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Antigua Online Gaming Association

Antigua and Barbuda

 

History of Antigua and Barbuda Gambling

Here are the main cornerstones in the local gambling history:

  • Since 1981, Antigua and Barbuda is an independent state, but it adheres to general English law. This is reflected in the subordination of all the rules of jurisdiction democratic principles borrowed from Britain.
  • The adoption in 1982 of legislation "On international business corporations" included in Antigua and Barbuda various offshore companies.
  • In the late nineties, the government developed a scheme by which it became possible to issue licenses to legal entities that are engaged in remote gambling.

Engaged in such matters department gambling Regulatory Commission financial transactions (FSRC Division of Gaming). He reports directly to the Ministry of Finance.

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Obtaining Antigua and Barbuda Gambling Licenses

Licensors must comply with all the requirements that apply to them puts the above department. They are obliged to register users according to established rules, requesting certain information from them and checking their authenticity. Only persons who have attained the age of eighteen are allowed to gamble. On the official websites of online casinos have to be informed about a possible gambling addiction and contact organizations that provide assistance in such cases.

FSRC Division of Gaming provides licenses of two types:

  1. for online casinos,
  2. for bookmakers.

When applying for a license must pay $15,000. This amount is to cover the costs associated with the consideration of all the circumstances. If it is not enough, the applicant will have to pay. The license price is $100,000 (the casino) and $75,000 (the bookmakers).

Interesting Facts about Antigua and Barbuda

In 2010, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and the Commission for Regulation of Financial Operations Antigua and Barbuda signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which helped to normalize relations between the two organizations, and made it possible to obtain licenses valid in both jurisdictions.

A few years in Antigua and Barbuda licensed many reputable casinos. Reviews of many of them are available on Casinoz.

Read more about Antigua and Barbuda gambling in the more detailed article.

Denis Anipchenko
Denis Anipchenko
Editor-in-chief and online gambling expert

Denis is a true professional with many years of experience in the gambling industry. His career started back in the late nineties when he worked as a croupier, pit boss, manager and casino manager. This unique experience allowed him to deeply understand the world of gambling from the inside. Since the late noughties Denis has dedicated himself to writing articles and analyses about gambling, and since the early tens he has become a key figure in the Casinoz team. Here he not only writes and edits content, but also creates reviews, shares his expertise and helps readers understand the intricacies of gambling. Denis combines practical experience and in-depth knowledge, making him one of the most respected experts in the industry. His writings are always up-to-date, proven and useful information for anyone interested in the casino world.

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