The Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA) has announced an automatic six-month extension of provisional licenses initially granted under the new National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), offering breathing space for operators navigating the country’s shifting regulatory landscape.
The update, released on 23rd June 2025, confirms that the provisional licenses issued to operators on 24th December 2024 – when the LOK regime officially came into force – are due to expire on 24th June 2025. However, unless a licensee has already received direct notification from the CGA regarding non-extension, the authority states that the license will be extended by default for a further six months, until 24th December 2025.
The CGA noted that it has already contacted entities whose provisional approvals will not be renewed. All others can expect to receive updated license documents covering the extended period by Friday, 27th June 2025.
This blanket extension applies to both B2C operators (Green Seal holders) and B2B licensees. It underscores Curacao’s gradual but determined shift toward a more robust and transparent regulatory environment under LOK, with the CGA signaling that full compliance will be expected by the end of this second provisional phase.
Operators are expected to fulfill all obligations listed in the CGA’s online portal checklists, including new policies aligned with the LOK framework. Those who received licenses after 24th December 2024 must also show significant progress toward compliance within their first six months, as further extensions – or a full license – will depend on demonstrated effort.
The announcement reflects Curacao’s strategy of encouraging responsible growth in its online gambling sector while giving stakeholders sufficient time to adapt to new legal and technical standards.
