Curacao's 2024 licensing reform, explained

For years, Curacao ran a "master licence" system where a handful of licence holders rented sub-licences to dozens of operators, with minimal individual scrutiny. In 2024 that changed. Here's what the reform actually did.

What changed

Curacao moved to a model of individually issued licences under the Curacao Gaming Authority, replacing the old master-licence sub-licensing structure. Stake holds a licence issued under the new system, OGL/2024/1451/0918, per CryptoSlate's review. Roobet's licence, OGL/2024/687/0427, was issued in July 2024 under the same reformed structure, per CryptoSlate's coverage, though its legacy master licence number 8048/JAZ is still cited on some registers pending full migration.

Why it matters

Individually issued licences are, on paper, subject to more direct scrutiny than a sub-licence rented from a master holder with limited oversight capacity. It's a real improvement over the old system. It is not the same tier of enforcement as a regulator like the UK Gambling Commission or Malta Gaming Authority, and player dispute resolution is still comparatively limited.

What it doesn't fix

The reform applies to Curacao specifically. Operators licensed instead through Anjouan, a separate and smaller jurisdiction, aren't covered by it at all. See our full Curacao licence guide for the complete picture.