Kahnawake Gaming License
One of the oldest online gaming licenses in the world. Credibility and North American proximity at a mid-tier cost point.
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) has regulated online gaming since 1996, making it one of the longest-standing online gaming regulators. The Kahnawake license is popular with operators who want North American proximity and a credible offshore framework without the cost and complexity of Malta or Isle of Man. Simply Alpha manages the full application and ongoing compliance relationship with the KGC.
License scope.
- Interactive Gaming License - casino, sportsbook, poker
- Client Provider Authorization - for operators using licensed hosts
- Inter-Jurisdictional Authorization - for multi-jurisdiction operators
- North American geographic proximity
- Broad international market access
Cost
Investment range
License fees and local compliance costs typically total USD $40K–$80K in year one, with ongoing annual costs tied to gaming revenue and compliance scope.
Timeline
Typical path
Typical timeline is 3–5 months from engagement start through license issuance, assuming clean diligence and complete documentation.
How we run the application.
- 01Corporate setup - entity formation and local representation.
- 02Key person filings - background checks and integrity documentation.
- 03Policy framework - AML/KYC, responsible gaming, player protection.
- 04Technical submissions - platform specs, RNG, hosting, security audits.
- 05KGC application and regulator correspondence through license grant.
- 06Post-approval - banking introductions, processor approvals, go-live.
We've guided operators through KGC applications including Client Provider Authorizations and full Interactive Gaming Licenses. The KGC respects thorough documentation - we deliver that from the first submission.
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