Antigua and Barbuda was one of the first to introduce separate licenses for online - Interactive Gaming (casino games) and Interactive Wagering (betting).
Regulatory framework: Gambling Act 2016 (creates a regulatory body and establishes powers) and Interactive Gaming & Interactive Wagering Regulations 2007 with subsequent amendments of 2008 (procedures, compliance, technical requirements). Licensing and supervision is carried out by the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC), Directorate of Offshore Gaming; submissions, claims, and payments are published. Industry reviews and practice guides indicate payment benchmarks: due diligence ~ US $15k, annual fee US $100k for Interactive Gaming and US $75k for Interactive Wagering (plus other operating/monitoring fees). The international context is shaped by the Antigua vs US dispute in the WTO (DS285) on cross-border online services, emphasizing the country's role as an exporter of iGaming services.
Why Antigua and Barbuda are considered the cradle of online gambling: a 1994 law, the first Internet casino licenses, the formation of a regulator (Directorate of Offshore Gaming), 2007 regulations, a dispute with the United States at the WTO, impact on the global market and legacy for the industry.
Learn more →Who made Antigua and Barbuda "the first online gambling hub": early licenses of Intertops (first online bet 1996), World Sports Exchange (WSEX) by J. Cohen, World Wide Tele-Sports (WWTS), Bodog/Calvin Ayre, and technology vendors and brands, received permits in the 1999-2000s. Sources, dates and context.
Learn more →Current licensing picture for online games in Antigua and Barbuda: current licensees according to FSRC/Directorate of Offshore Gaming, types of licenses (Interactive Gaming/Interactive Wagering), validity periods and verification through the public registry and Preferential Seal. Legal framework - IGIWR-2007 and amendments.
Learn more →Practical guide for players: what are "offshore" online casinos, how to check the license (Antigua & Barbuda, Malta, Curacao, etc.), what to look at in bonuses and payments, what payment methods are more convenient, how to recognize risks and play responsibly.
Learn more →Overview of leading iGaming providers - NetEnt, Microgaming, Pragmatic Play and Evolution - for operators and players of Antigua and Barbuda: content portfolios (slots, jackpots, live), technology (RNG, aggregators, API), compliance (KYC/RG/certification), commerce (RTP, jackpot networks), trends 2025-2030.
Learn more →How payments from Antiguan operators work: bank cards (3-D Secure, chargebacks, currencies), cryptocurrencies (stablecoins, on/off-ramp, Travel Rule), bank transfers and foreign accounts. For players - what to check before deposit and withdrawal; for operators - KYC/AML, RG and antifraud without gray circuits.
Learn more →Comparison of jurisdictions: Antigua and Barbuda (IGIWR, Directorate of Offshore Gaming), Malta (MGA: B2C/B2B), Curaçao (LOK reform and end of master/sub), Isle of Man (GSC). Types of licenses, supervision, reputation, "time-to-market" and for which operators what is more profitable.
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