Curaçao Gaming Authority Releases Updated 2.0 Fee Guidance Under LOK Framework
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has published version 2.0 of its Gaming License Fee Guidance under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), offering clearer rules on how annual fees will be handled during the post-LOK transition phase for operators seeking or maintaining a Curacao Gaming License. The updated framework, released on October 15th, 2025, replaces the former “NOOGH Transition” chapter with a new section detailing Annual Fee Treatment in the First Year After LOK Implementation. According to the regulator, these updates aim to provide greater administrative clarity for new license applicants and help streamline the onboarding process in Curaçao’s modernized regulatory environment.
Revised Annual Fee Structure for the Transition Year
Under the updated rules, for the first 12 months following the LOK’s enactment on December 24th, 2024, approved operators will receive invoices covering only the initial six months rather than a full year.
A second invoice for the remaining six-month period will be issued if the gaming license continues to qualify.
Because the transition spans two calendar years, these pro-rated payments may temporarily overlap before the system moves to standard full-year invoicing after the first complete cycle.
The CGA also clarifies that an invoice does not constitute confirmation of license continuation or renewal. Any extension must be explicitly communicated in writing. If a license is revoked during an active billing period, the entire fee for that period remains payable.
Fee Structure for B2C and B2B Licensees
The revised guidance reaffirms the financial obligations for gaming operators:
B2C Operators (annual total EUR 47,450 / USD 55,000):
- EUR 24,490 (USD 28,400) – License Fee paid to the National Treasury
- EUR 22,960 (USD 26,600) – Supervisory Fee paid to the CGA
B2B Providers:
- EUR 24,490 (USD 28,400) – Annual Supervisory Fee
All annual payments must be completed before January 15th each year, while initial fees are due within 14 days of invoice issuance.
Updated Invoicing, Collection, and Enforcement Processes
The new 2.0 framework formalizes Curaçao’s collection procedures, setting clear timelines for issuing reminders and applying enforcement actions in cases of late payment. Non-compliance can lead to suspension or full revocation of the gaming license, after which the operator is transferred from the public License Register to the Enforcement Register.
