Anjouan Licensed Casinos
Anjouan, an autonomous island in the Union of the Comoros, issues fast, low-cost offshore gaming licences through the Anjouan Gaming Authority, which operates under the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority (AOFA) — lighter-touch oversight than Malta, Kahnawake or the reformed Curaçao regime.
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| Regulator | Anjouan Gaming Authority, operating under the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority (AOFA) |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Casino, sportsbook and related products under one licence |
| Notable for | Popular with crypto/altcoin casinos |
| Recognition | Disputed by some industry bodies and banks |
Regulator history
- Licences are issued under the laws of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, part of the Union of the Comoros.
- 2024: several crypto casinos migrated to Anjouan from legacy Curaçao master-licences as that system wound down.
- 2025–2026: updates added B2B certification requirements and crypto "Travel Rule" obligations.
Player protections
- AML/CFT and responsible-gambling requirements exist on paper, but enforcement and player-redress are lighter than top-tier regulators.
- No MGA-style binding ADR — outcomes depend heavily on the individual operator's cooperation.
Restricted countries
- United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Australia
- The Comoros itself (domestic market)
- Any FATF-blacklisted country, plus certain named Caribbean territories
Complaints process
- Start with the operator's own support team and complaints procedure.
- Keep detailed records from day one — the escalation path is thinner and slower than Malta's or Kahnawake's.
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Frequently asked questions
Is an Anjouan licence safe?
It's a real authorisation, not a fake seal, but it's light-touch: cheap and fast to obtain, with lighter enforcement and a recognition dispute among some banks and industry bodies. Treat it as "verify everything else", not a safety stamp.
Why do so many crypto casinos use an Anjouan licence?
It's inexpensive, fast to obtain, covers casino and sportsbook under one licence, and has no EU-style local-substance requirement — which suits newer, crypto-leaning operators.
How do I verify an Anjouan licence?
The seal should link to a live verification record on the official Anjouan gaming-authority site, and the operator's legal name should match what's on the licence.