What Is the Tobique
Gaming Jurisdiction?

While Curaçao, Kahnawake, and Ontario can take six months or longer, Tobique gets you operational in under a month. Instead of waiting on approvals, you’re already live and generating revenue. For startups especially, this speed can be the difference between capturing a market opportunity and missing it entirely.

There is no tax on gross gaming revenue. A €5M operation can save €750,000–€1.5M per year compared to jurisdictions charging 15–30% GGR tax. You pay only a fixed annual fee. No revenue-based deductions, no surprise assessments, and no complex calculations—just predictable, budget-friendly costs.

Casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo, and lottery are all covered under a single license, with two URLs included. You can expand into new verticals without filing new applications or paying additional licensing fees. This flexibility allows you to test, pivot, and scale without regulatory friction.

Tobique operates under Canadian regulatory oversight, delivering a level of credibility that lesser-known jurisdictions cannot match. At the same time, it avoids the heavy compliance burden of operating directly in Canada—no local presence, physical servers, or provincial licensing required. You get the trust of a G7 jurisdiction with the simplicity of an offshore framework.

Unlike highly restrictive licenses, Tobique allows access to most international markets. The restricted list is limited to the US, UK, China, FATF-sanctioned countries, and select Canadian provinces. Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa remain open—and the regulator is actively expanding approved territories rather than tightening restrictions.

Unlike jurisdictions such as Anjouan, Tobique does not publish a public registry listing all licensed domains. This added discretion helps operators working with complex geographies reduce the risk of mass domain bans or blanket blocking across all associated websites.

The Tobique license is already recognized and accepted by the vast majority of leading game providers and payment service providers, ensuring smooth integrations and faster market entry.

Unlike Curaçao and Anjouan, where B2B suppliers must hold a local license, Tobique imposes no such requirement. Any properly licensed and certified B2B provider is accepted, significantly simplifying compliance and expanding your choice of partners.

The Tobique Gaming Commission (TGC) offers ongoing guidance to help licensees stay compliant as regulations evolve. Established in 2021 and operating under the Tobique Gaming Act of 2023, the TGC has developed clear, structured regulatory frameworks that provide confidence and continuity. Beyond licensing, we remain by your side to ensure operational stability and long-term security.

With its combination of Canadian credibility, fast market entry, and broad gaming coverage, Tobique enables operators to launch quickly, minimize upfront costs, and build a sustainable, profitable business. It has emerged as a compelling alternative to Curaçao, particularly after Curaçao’s 2023 regulatory changes introduced stricter requirements such as local presence and physical servers.

Tobique’s licensing framework offers clear, practical advantages for new gaming operators:

With a first-year cost of €36,000 (€18,000 for renewal), Tobique is significantly more affordable than Curaçao or Kahnawake. There is no GGR tax, allowing you to retain all gaming revenue aside from the fixed annual fee.

Unlike post-2023 Curaçao, Tobique does not mandate physical servers within the jurisdiction or a local operational presence. You are free to register your company in tax-efficient jurisdictions such as Costa Rica.

Licensing is typically completed within 3–4 weeks (or 4–5 weeks when company formation is required), compared to six months or more in Curaçao or Kahnawake. You can go live while competitors are still navigating the application process.

Run casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo, and lottery operations under a single license—no additional applications or fees as you expand your product lineup.

To be eligible for a Tobique Gaming License, applicants must satisfy the following criteria: