Gibraltar Gaming License
Established offshore gaming regulator with Tier-1 credibility signals. Popular with UK-facing operators and high-volume sportsbooks.
Gibraltar has been a premier offshore gaming jurisdiction for over 25 years. The Gibraltar Licensing Authority is known for selective licensing - they license fewer operators than Malta or Curacao, which is part of the appeal. Operators licensed in Gibraltar benefit from strong banking acceptance, high-quality infrastructure, and UK-market proximity. Simply Alpha manages the full application, corporate setup, and ongoing regulatory relationship.
License scope.
- Remote Gambling License - B2C casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo
- B2B License - platforms and technology suppliers
- High credibility signal for UK, EU, and commonwealth markets
- Strong banking and institutional investor acceptance
Cost
Investment range
Gibraltar is one of the higher-cost offshore jurisdictions. Application fees, regulatory capital, and ongoing compliance typically total £100K–£200K in year one. Ongoing annual fees scale with gaming revenue.
Timeline
Typical path
Typical timeline is 6–9 months from engagement start through license issuance, driven by the Licensing Authority's rigorous diligence on operators, beneficial owners, and technical infrastructure.
How we run the application.
- 01Gap assessment - pre-application readiness review.
- 02Gibraltar entity setup and local compliance officer appointment.
- 03Business plan, forecasts, and institutional-grade financial documentation.
- 04Full policy suite - AML/KYC, responsible gaming, fraud, T&Cs.
- 05Technical submissions - hosting, RNG, DR/BCP, systems audit.
- 06Licensing Authority application and correspondence through grant.
Gibraltar's regulator only licenses operators that can demonstrate financial substance, operational maturity, and fit-and-proper beneficial owners. We pre-qualify engagements and only pursue applications we expect to approve - saving operators wasted cost on unrealistic applications.
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