Indian authorities are zeroing in on online gaming companies and websites which are incorporated in Curacao, Malta and Cyprus after the arrest of a Delhi man involved in a cyber fraud case worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma) has urged authorities in Curaçao to cease allowing online casinos to target Australian consumers, as it adds more operators to its blacklist.

Online gambling licensing jurisdictions catering to operators targeting pre-regulated markets are undergoing a period of change. Can the island of Anjouan become a new industry favorite?

Newly proposed gambling legislation proposed by Curacao LOK criticized by parliamentarians and local Bar Association.

Effective January 1st, 2024, the Curacao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has introduced its new Digital Seal Policy. Online gambling sites licensed under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) regulations are now required to display a new, encrypted token based seal on their websites to prove they are legitimately registered within the jurisdiction.

Curacao’s Minister of Finance Javier Silvania has confirmed that the new National Ordinance for Games of Chance, known as LOK, has officially been submitted to parliament. The step comes just days after the Caribbean island unveiled the anticipated new pricing structure for its overhauled licensing framework.

The ongoing changes to the licensing framework in Curacao have been in the works for some time, and the continued uncertainty surrounding the new rules and costs have made many operators nervous, often to the advantage of rival jurisdictions like the Isle of Man. Now, Curacao has finally confirmed the costs involved with the incoming framework, allowing businesses to plan ahead and make informed decisions on which jurisdiction to choose.

Thailand's proposed taxation rate of 17 percent is highly competitive, compared to other nearby gaming regions, and that casino entertainment complexes could contribute up to 1 percent of GDP, or roughly $5 billion annually.

China is actively encouraging investment in and the development of Cambodia, notes an expert, pointing out that increased flights between the nations and the build–out of airports will further strengthen tourism and business. The nation's gaming industry could, however, be facing heavy competition in the near future, as Thailand aims to steal the regional gaming crown.

As changes continue in the grey-market-favored Curacao and regionally, new jurisdictions are popping up to cater to the need for online gaming licenses. One such case is Anjouan, located in the southwestern Indian Ocean. And while facing the same regulatory challenges as other locations, the territory appears to be willing to bring in grey market operators, offering yet another avenue for those wanting to get a license.