Лицензия Анжуана
Anjouan Gaming License
The Anjouan license is a permit for online gambling issued by the regulator of Anjouan island (Comoros). It is one of the most accessible and lightly regulated offshore licenses, so it is assessed with caution.
What is Лицензия Анжуана (Anjouan Gaming License)?
The Anjouan Gaming License is issued to online gambling operators and bookmakers. Formally, it is a license issued by the gaming regulator of the autonomous island of Anjouan, part of the Union of the Comoros. Issuance and oversight run through an offshore jurisdiction, so the license falls into the offshore category rather than the strict European or British regimes.
## How it works
The operator submits an application, passes a check of its founders and beneficial owners, and receives the right to accept bets and players online. In practice, the license terms matter most: which countries and players are permitted, what requirements apply to game fairness, player fund protection, and dispute resolution. Requirements and procedures have changed over time, so current terms should be verified with the regulator and through legal review rather than relying on older descriptions.
## Where it is used
The license is used by online casinos and bookmakers operating in grey and offshore segments, including as a fallback for markets without local licensing. In betting, it is also often shown in website footers and terms of use, but on its own it does not grant access to every market.
## What it affects
The license influences the operator's banking relationships, access to payment providers and acquiring, the willingness of affiliate networks and media buying platforms to work with an offshore operator, and the risk of geo-blocking. A low entry threshold does not guarantee stable payment processing or advertising access.
## Common mistakes
The main mistake is treating the presence of a license as sufficient proof of reliability. The second is failing to verify that the license actually matches the stated geography and product (casino, sports, lotteries). The third is overlooking that disputes with players under an offshore license are harder to resolve than with strictly regulated operators.
FAQ
Is the Anjouan license a reliable license?
It is considered one of the softest offshore licenses, with less strict oversight than MGA or UKGC. The reliability of a specific operator is determined by its payout practices and transparency, not just by the presence of a license.
Can you operate in any country with an Anjouan license?
No. Geographic restrictions are set by the license terms and by the laws of the player's country. Many countries block or prohibit online gambling by operators without a local license, and this must be considered separately.
How does it differ from a Curacao license?
Both are offshore jurisdictions with light-touch regulation. They differ in issuance conditions, reporting requirements, and regulator practices, so they should be compared using current documents.