The Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA) has released version 2.0 of its License Fees under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) guidance, clarifying the treatment of annual fees during the transition period following the LOK’s enactment and setting out new invoicing and collection policies.
The updated document, issued on October 15th, 2025, formally removes the previous “NOOGH Transition” section and adds a new section covering Annual Fee Treatment in the First Year Post-LOK Enactment. The CGA described the revisions as part of an effort to provide clearer administrative and procedural direction to new licensees.
Under the new framework, for the first 12 months following the LOK’s implementation on December 24th, 2024, approved applicants will receive invoices covering only an initial six-month period, rather than the full year. A second six-month invoice will follow for eligible licenses that continue into the next period. These two pro-rated billing cycles may overlap calendar years before transitioning to standard annual invoicing after the first full year.
The regulator emphasized that an invoice alone does not constitute confirmation of license continuation or extension, which must be explicitly communicated in writing by the CGA. If a license is revoked during a billing period, the full fee for that period remains payable.
The new version also reiterates the structure of application and annual fees for B2C and B2B licensees. B2C operators are charged an annual EUR47,450 ($55,000) – split between a EUR24,490 ($28,400) License Fee payable to the National Treasury and a EUR22,960 ($26,600) Supervisory Fee payable to the CGA. B2B suppliers pay a single annual Supervisory Fee of EUR24,490 ($28,400). All fees are due in full by January 15th each year, with initial payments required within 14 days of invoice issuance.
The updated policy further formalizes Curacao’s invoicing and collection process, including a timeline for reminders and enforcement actions if payments are delayed. Non-payment may result in suspension or revocation of the license, with affected operators moved from the public License Register to the Enforcement Register.
According to the CGA, the latest update is intended to smooth the financial transition into the new licensing regime and ensure transparency in how fees are calculated, invoiced, and collected. You can access the full document by clicking here.
