Mens jeg gennemser forummet ret ofte, føler jeg de løbende ændringer i Curacao-lovgivningen svæve i luften.
Et håndfuldt antal spillere er bekymrede over den gamle licenss legitimitet, mens den anden del ser mange casinoer som uden licens på grund af licensudviklingen.
Det er dog ikke underligt, da situationen ikke er klar for alle, inklusive mig.
Måske kan en kort oversigt hjælpe os med at undgå mulige misforståelser. 🤷♂️
Lad os starte med det nye koncept - LOK:
Minister Silvania sagde: " Vi er ofte blevet fremstillet som et knudepunkt for kriminelle aktiviteter og hvidvaskning af penge, hvilket bidrager til et negativt image. Denne opfattelse er dog indstillet til at ændre sig med LOK .
Ud over AML-implikationerne erkendte Silvania forkert rapportering vedrørende den nylige udstedelse af licenser . Han præciserede, at licenserne blev udstedt under den eksisterende ordning – NOOGH – og ikke LOK .
LOK's grundlag var dog ligetil:
- Overgang til Direct Licensing og Regulatory Board Reformation: Masterlicenstagernes rolle ved udstedelse af licenser vil ophøre; Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) vil direkte udstede og føre tilsyn med licenser i stedet
- Rigorøs due diligence af online-gambling-enheder: CGA vil granske omdømmet, forretningsmæssige og finansielle baggrunde for enhver med mindst 10 % ejerandel i en ansøgervirksomhed, såvel som deres administrerende direktører og nøgletal.
- Strengere AML/KYC og ansvarlige spillestandarder: Curaçaos finansielle efterretningsenhed og CGA-beføjelser vil blive tilpasset den, som deres modparter i EU og Storbritannien har
- Legalisering af kryptobetalinger: Dette vil være et skridt i retning af at tiltrække en blomstrende industri af kryptokasinoer til Curaçaos kyster.
Uanset hvad, bestod LOK ikke sin accept, men er stadig et meget ventet løfte til Curacaos fremtid.
Situationen nu?
For eksisterende underlicenstagers licenstagere er det afgørende at forberede sig på det nye regulatoriske miljø for at sikre en glidende overgang fra Master Licenstager-æraen . Dette omfatter komplekst arbejde med revision af interne processer, opdatering af operationelle politikker, inddragelse af velrenommerede testlaboratorier til platform- og spilcertificering og udarbejdelse af omfattende KYC/økonomisk dokumentation for nøgletal fra virksomheden.
Som et resultat foretrækker mange kasinoer ikke at forny deres underlicenser, mens de afventer nye former for licenssystemer.
Nogle andre søger midlertidige licenser, der er nemme og overkommelige at få, indtil et nyt system er sat op.
(Kilder: https://casino.guru/news/in-depth/the-curacao-lok-rejection--missed-turn-in-right-direction-4505
https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/legal/lok-will-enhance-curacaos-reputation-implores-minister-of-finance/)
Jeg vil blive mere end glad for at se din indsigt i emnet, måske andre er bedre informeret eller nyder at undervise masserne 😊.
Dette er pladsen for jer alle:
While browsing the forum quite often I feel the ongoing Curacao legislation changes floating in the air.
A handful number of players are concerned about the old license's legitimacy while the other part sees many casinos as unlicenced due to the license evolvements.
No wonder though, since the situation is not brightly clear to everyone, me included.
Perhaps a short overview help us avoid possible misunderstandings. 🤷♂️
Let's start with the new concept - LOK:
Ministry Silvania said: "We have often been portrayed as a hub for criminal activities and money laundering, contributing to a negative image. However, this perception is set to change with the LOK."
Beyond the AML implications, Silvania acknowledged incorrect reporting regarding the recent issuance of licences. He clarified that the licences were issued under the existing regime – the NOOGH – and not the LOK.
The LOK's foundation was straightforward though:
- Transition to Direct Licensing and Regulatory Board Reformation: The role of Master Licensees in issuing licenses will cease; the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) will directly issue and oversee licenses instead
- Rigorous Due Diligence on Online Gambling Entities: The CGA will scrutinize the reputation, business and financial backgrounds of anyone with at least a 10% stake in an applicant company,as well as theirCEOs and key figures
- Stricter AML/KYC and Responsible Gambling Standards: Curaçao financial intelligence unit and CGA powers will be aligned with the one that their EU and UK counterparties have
- Legalization of Crypto Payments: This will be a step toward attracting a booming industry of crypto casinos to the Curaçao shores.
Anyway, LOK didn't pass its acceptance, yet remains a highly anticipated promise to the future of Curacao.
The situation now?
For existing sublicensee licensees, preparing for the new regulatory environment is vital to ensure a smooth transition from the Master Licensee era. This includes complex work of auditing internal processes, updating operational policies, engaging reputable testing labs for platform and game certification, and preparing comprehensive KYC/financial documentation for key business figures.
As a result, many casinos prefer not to renew their sub licenses awaiting new forms of licensing systems.
Some others seek temporary licenses easy and affordable to get untill a new system is set up.
(Sources: https://casino.guru/news/in-depth/the-curacao-lok-rejection--missed-turn-in-right-direction-4505
https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/legal/lok-will-enhance-curacaos-reputation-implores-minister-of-finance/)
I'll be more than happy to see your insights on the subject, perhaps others are better informed or enjoy tutoring the masses 😊.
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