Benefits of an Online Gambling License

You've probably heard of it: an online gambling license. It's the most important thing to have if you want to get into the gambling business or set up your own online casino website. But what can you do with it? And what about licensing jurisdictions? In this article, we will look more specifically at these questions. First, we'll look at the various long and short-term benefits that an online gambling license can provide to your business. And secondly, we will look at the most popular jurisdictions and their pros and cons.

The Benefits of an Online Gambling License

It is clear that with the help of an online gambling license, you can make your website a lot safer. It would be a shame not to make use of this if you have ambitions of becoming successful with your website. If you do it, do it well. Having a betting without Swedish licence can lead to very nasty problems that you will probably regret later on. To further convince you of this, we have listed below the key points why an online gambling license is a really essential part of the process.

• You can deliver your service in a legal way all over the world;
• You make it possible for yourself to open settlement accounts;
• You do not run the risk of being arrested, stopped, prosecuted for operating an online gambling site illegally;
• You make it possible for yourself to work with the best hardware providers;
• You will have the opportunity to maintain a good relationship with merchants and payment providers;
• You will get access of the best games and software programs that may be helpful for your website;
• You will benefit from tax advantages;
• You can promote your website through advertisements or sponsors;
• You give a confidential and safe impression when you have a license, and thus a legal website. Because of this people are more likely to choose your website instead of an unsecured/illegal website;
• You can receive payments from players via bank accounts, credit cards and other payment methods.

The Most Popular Jurisdictions and Their Pros and Cons

In order to obtain an online gambling license, you will need to apply to a licensing jurisdiction. There are many different jurisdictions operating in different countries. The most well-known are listed below.

Curacao

Curacao is the perfect jurisdiction for startups. It is one of the fastest growing jurisdictions in the world and incredibly cost effective when compared to other jurisdictions. For example, there is a tax rate of 0%, but also a VAT of 0%. When you choose Caracao, you know for sure that you are choosing a confidential and responsible jurisdiction. It also has a solid reputation within the gambling industry. So, when people see that you have a license from Curacao, you will certainly make a good impression. There are no real drawbacks with this jurisdiction.

Malta

The jurisdiction of Malta can be considered the market leader when it comes to obtaining an online gambling license. It is therefore very reliable! In order to obtain a license, they have created 4 different classes here:

• Class 1: Online gambling/table games
• Class 2: Sports betting
• Class 3: Poker rooms
• Class 4: Licenses which are granted to sellers of gambling software who want to manage operators at a distance

For classes 1, 2 and 3 you pay approximately €25,000 per year. For a class 4 license you pay about 10.000 euro per year.

Isle of Man

For a license in the Isle of Man, you have to pay a little bit more compared to other jurisdictions. But it is worth it! The quality is very good and you benefit from good competitive tax rates. The corporate tax rate is set at 0%, and the gaming tax is between 0.1% and 1.5% of the proceeds. Another advantage is the simplicity of the process with which this license works. Only one license is required, which immediately takes care of various matters. From all gambling activities to marketing and software.

Gibraltar

A gambling licence in Gibraltar is trustworthy, but quite pricey. You pay approximately $132,000 per year for a license. Here, no distinction is made between online casinos or sports betting. What this license does stand out for is its simplicity. The amount you pay is a one-off fee for each year. There are not many other costs involved.

Of course, there are many other popular jurisdictions to choose from. Think for example of Costa Rica, Antigua & Barbuda, Kahnawake or Alderney. All these jurisdictions also have good quality features for your online gambling license.