Regulator & Government Body

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  ANJ Management Ltd.

  Hamchako, Mutsamudu, Anjouan ANJ110, Comoros

  ANJ Management Ltd. is the authorized administrator of the Anjouan Gaming framework, operating in support of the Gaming Board and the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority. The company provides administrative and regulatory services for iGaming operators seeking licensing under the jurisdiction of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, part of the Union of the Comoros. As a key facilitator in the growing African offshore gaming market, ANJ Management Ltd. handles the processing of license applications, compliance oversight, and ongoing administration for gambling operators. The Anjouan licensing framework is known for its relatively streamlined application process and has attracted a significant number of international iGaming businesses, particularly those targeting emerging markets. While the company's exact founding date, headquarters location, and leadership team are not publicly confirmed through verifiable sources, its role as a designated administrator places it at the center of Anjouan's gaming regulatory ecosystem. The company's website and official communications are not indexed in standard English-language searches, making further details difficult to ascertain. Despite the lack of transparency in some areas, ANJ Management Ltd. is recognized within the industry as a legitimate and operational entity within the Anjouan gaming jurisdiction.

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  Alderney Gaming Control Commission

  St Anne’s House, Queen Elizabeth II Street, Alderney, Channel Islands, GY9 3TB

  The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) is an independent, non‑political regulatory body established in May 2000 by the States of Alderney, a self‑governing dependency of the Channel Islands. It is widely recognized as one of the world’s most rigorous eGambling regulators, tasked with ensuring the integrity, fairness, and crime‑free operation of electronic gambling activities conducted under its jurisdiction. The AGCC issues Category 1 licences for operators handling player funds and Category 2 licences for software and hosting providers, subjecting applicants to comprehensive due diligence, technical system assessments, and ongoing compliance supervision. Its reputation for high trust and transparency attracts operators that prioritize regulatory credibility and long‑term commercial confidence. The Commission maintains a close working relationship with other regulators, including a renewed Memorandum of Understanding with the Malta Gaming Authority in January 2024. In 2023, it contributed £2.35 million to the States of Alderney, reflecting a strong rebound in the online gambling sector. The AGCC’s legal framework is based on the Alderney eGambling Ordinance, most recently amended by the Alderney eGambling (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, effective 1 January 2026.

• AB

  ABIA - Antigua & Barbuda Investment Authority

  St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda

  The Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA) is the nation's statutory investment promotion agency, established in 2006 under the Investment Authority Act. Headquartered in St. John's, the ABIA operates under the Ministry of Trade and serves as the primary hub for attracting and facilitating both local and foreign direct investment. With a lean team of around seven employees, the agency offers business advisory, project development support, and guidance through regulatory requirements, particularly in tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and information technology. Beyond investment promotion, it administers entrepreneurship and housing programmes such as "Mind Your Business" and the Construct Antigua & Barbuda Initiative (CAB-I), which has contributed to homeownership and economic growth since 2011. The ABIA collaborates with international partners like the ICR Facility and is referenced in U.S. Department of State investment climate statements, underscoring its role in driving sustainable development and employment in the twin-island nation.

• MA

  Malta Financial Services Authority

  Triq l-Imdina, Zone 1, Central Business District, Birkirkara, Malta

  The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is the single integrated regulator for the entire financial services sector in Malta, operating as a statutory body constituted by law on 23 July 2002. It assumed the supervisory functions previously carried out by the Central Bank of Malta, the Malta Stock Exchange, and its predecessor bodies (the Malta International Business Authority and the Malta Financial Services Centre). The MFSA is responsible for the licensing, supervision, and oversight of banking, investment services, insurance, pensions, securities markets, and virtual financial assets. It also serves as Malta’s designated National Resolution Authority and is an active member of European and international supervisory bodies, including the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the Single Resolution Board (SRB), and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB). Headquartered in Birkirkara, the MFSA employs approximately 307 staff and is funded through fees and levies from the entities it regulates. Its mission is to safeguard financial stability, protect consumers, and promote market integrity and innovation, while ensuring compliance with EU and national regulatory frameworks. The authority has undergone significant reforms, including the 2018 demerger of the Registry of Companies into the independent Malta Business Registry, allowing it to focus purely on its regulatory and supervisory mandate.

• GO

  Government Of Malta

  Valletta, Malta

  The Government of Malta is the executive branch of the Republic of Malta, a sovereign state and parliamentary republic. Established upon independence on 21 September 1964, it operates under a constitutional framework with the President as head of state and the Prime Minister as head of government. While not a commercial entity, the government has a profound impact on the global iGaming industry as the sovereign authority that created and empowers the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), one of the world's most respected gambling regulators. Thousands of online casinos, sportsbooks, and software providers operate under MGA licenses, drawn by Malta's stable legal environment and EU membership. The government also directly manages state lotteries through the Lotteries and Gaming Commission and supports iGaming business development via agencies like Malta Enterprise, which offers tax incentives and grants. Its central online portal, gov.mt, provides access to all public services, including business registration and e-ID for iGaming operators.

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  Malta Gaming Authority

  Building SCM 02, SmartCity Malta, Ricasoli, Kalkara, Malta

  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is the statutory regulatory and supervisory body responsible for overseeing all forms of gambling in Malta, including both land‑based and remote (online) gaming operations. Established in 2001 as the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA), it was rebranded to the Malta Gaming Authority in 2015, consolidating its role as one of the most influential gambling regulators globally. The MGA’s core mission is to ensure that gaming is conducted fairly, transparently, and free from criminal influence, while protecting minors and vulnerable persons. It achieves this by issuing licences – both Business‑to‑Consumer (B2C) and Business‑to‑Business (B2B) – enforcing strict anti‑money laundering and responsible gambling requirements, and maintaining a public register of authorised operators and enforcement actions. The authority is widely recognised as a pioneer in remote gambling regulation, having been among the first jurisdictions within the European Union to create a comprehensive legal framework for online gaming. This framework, underpinned by the Lotteries and Other Games Act (2001) and later the Gaming Act (Cap. 583), has helped Malta become a global hub for iGaming, contributing over 12% of the country’s GDP. The MGA also operates a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) sandbox and a permanent DLT policy to oversee virtual‑asset operators. With a reputation for rigorous oversight and proactive industry dialogue, the MGA continues to set standards for licensing, consumer protection, and technological innovation in the gambling sector.

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  Peru - Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR)

  50 Uno Oeste, Corpac, San Isidro, Lima, Peru

  The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) is the government body responsible for defining, directing, and overseeing Peru's foreign trade and tourism policies. Established on 23 July 2002, it replaced earlier iterations dating back to 1969 and now serves as a key driver of the country's international economic integration and tourism development. MINCETUR designs trade negotiation strategies, manages bilateral and multilateral agreements such as the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, and facilitates export growth through the Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCE). On the tourism side, it formulates policies to promote Peru as a world-class destination, regulates casinos and gaming machines, and administers agencies like PromPerú and CENFOTUR. The ministry has recently secured a US$77.2 million World Bank loan for the Arequipa-Colca tourism corridor and launched community tourism funding programmes. Its work is critical to Peru's economic diversification and global positioning, with exports projected to exceed US$80 billion by 2025.

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  DGOJ Spain

  Madrid, Spain

  The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) is Spain’s national gambling regulator, established in 2011 under the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and the 2030 Agenda. Operating primarily from Madrid, the DGOJ oversees all state-level gambling activities, focusing on online casinos, poker, betting, bingo, and other remote forms. Its core mandate includes issuing operator and supplier licences, enforcing strict advertising rules under Royal Decree 958/2020, and maintaining the national self-exclusion register (RGIAJ). The agency is recognised for pioneering technology-driven responsible gambling, notably through a proposed centralised deposit limit system that aggregates player deposits across all licensed operators. The DGOJ also collaborates with European regulators to combat illegal online gambling and publishes regular market reports. With a strategic plan for 2026–2030 that emphasises artificial intelligence and advanced data analysis, the DGOJ positions itself as a modern, consumer-protection-focused authority.

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  BRAZIL - Secretariat for Prize and Betting (SPA)

  Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil

  The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) is the federal regulatory body under Brazil's Ministry of Finance responsible for authorizing, supervising, and enforcing the country's regulated fixed-odds betting and online gaming market. Created by Presidential Decree in January 2024, the SPA replaced an earlier sports-betting unit and was given a broad mandate to issue federal licenses, set technical and compliance standards, collect authorization fees, and enforce advertising, KYC, AML, and responsible gambling obligations nationwide. Brazil operates under a single federal license system, meaning a license from the SPA grants access to the entire country of roughly 200 million people. The regulator began accepting applications in 2024 and, as of January 2025, only SPA-authorized operators may legally offer betting services. The SPA published a 2025–2026 Regulatory Agenda focusing on technical standards, responsible gaming, and market supervision. Headquartered in Brasília, the secretariat is led by a secretary appointed by the Minister of Finance and has a core team of around 100 staff, with plans to expand.

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  Hellenic Gaming Commission

  17 Acharnon Street & Mavrokordatou Square, GR 104 38, Athens, Greece

  The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) is the independent administrative authority responsible for regulating, supervising, and auditing all gambling activities within the Hellenic Territory. Originally established in 2004 as the Hellenic Gambling Commission, the body was renamed and granted full independence with its own legal personality in February 2012. The HGC oversees both land‑based and online gambling, including games of chance, sports betting, and remote gaming services. It is composed of nine members appointed by the Minister of Finance, drawn from individuals with recognised scientific and professional expertise. The Commission’s core functions include issuing and revoking operating licences, maintaining a publicly accessible “White List” of authorised operators and a “Black List” of unlicensed online gambling providers, certifying gaming machines and software, and enforcing compliance with Greek gambling legislation. In recent years, the HGC has intensified its enforcement capabilities, blocking approximately 11,000 unlicensed gambling domains as of December 2025. It also works to combat problem gambling through partnerships with health authorities. The Commission’s headquarters are in Athens, and it operates under the legal framework defined by Law 4002/2011 and subsequent amendments. As a regulator, the HGC does not offer commercial products but manages a comprehensive licensing and compliance regime that shapes Greece’s gambling market.

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  Agenzia Dogane Monopoli

  Piazza Mastai, 12, 00153 Rome, Italy

  Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) is the Italian national authority responsible for customs controls, excise duties, and the regulation of gambling and tobacco. Established in its current form on 1 December 2012 through the merger of the former Customs Agency and the Autonomous Administration of State Monopolies, ADM operates under the oversight of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. With its headquarters in Rome and a workforce of over 9,000 employees across a nationwide network of offices, ADM is one of Italy's largest non-economic public bodies. Its mission encompasses facilitating international trade, collecting specific taxes and combating evasion, overseeing state gambling and tobacco monopolies, and protecting public health and safety through border controls. ADM issues concessions for gambling, monitors operator compliance, and fights illegal gambling. The agency also manages customs clearance procedures, excise tax collection on energy products and alcohol, and operates laboratories for anti-fraud activities. In recent years, ADM has pursued digital transformation through electronic customs services and a new gaming oversight platform, and has strengthened international cooperation with EU partners and development agencies.

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  UKGC

  Birmingham, United Kingdom

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is an executive non-departmental public body of the United Kingdom Government, responsible for regulating all commercial gambling in Great Britain. Established under the Gambling Act 2005 and assuming full powers on 1 September 2007, the Commission replaced the Gaming Board for Great Britain and later absorbed the National Lottery Commission in 2013. Its statutory remit covers arcades, betting, bingo, casinos, slot machines, lotteries, and remote gambling (online, telephone, and other communication devices), while spread betting remains under the Financial Conduct Authority. The Commission’s stated mission is to keep crime out of gambling, ensure fairness and openness, and protect children and vulnerable people. It licenses operators and individuals, issues codes of practice, conducts enforcement actions, and advises the government on gambling-related matters. Headquartered in Birmingham, the UKGC employs approximately 310 staff (2021/22 figure) and is sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). In recent years, the Commission has intensified its focus on online gambling, mandatory self-exclusion (GamStop), and consumer protection, with an annual budget of roughly £26 million (2025/26). It also regulates the National Lottery to ensure it is run fairly while maximising returns to good causes.