HM Government of Gibraltar

Gibraltar has hosted major online gambling companies for years, and in 2026 the rulebook changed substantially. The Gambling Act 2025 is now the governing law, replacing the framework operators worked under since 2005. Licensing and regulation now split between two roles: a Licensing Authority that decides on licences, and a Gambling Commissioner who handles ongoing supervision, backed by a Gambling Division. Whether an operator actually holds a current licence can be checked against the official register. This piece covers licence types, requirements, fees, verification, and player protection under the new Act.

What Is a Gibraltar Casino License?

A Gibraltar gambling licence is authorisation for specific gambling activities, not a blanket permission to "run a casino." Two bodies split the job: the Licensing Authority decides who gets licensed, while the Commissioner — backed by the Gambling Division — handles supervision once granted. Online gambling falls under remote gambling here, and a licence names the activities it authorises rather than gambling in general.

Item	Gibraltar
Licensing Authority	Designated Minister
Regulator	Gambling Commissioner
Administrative Body	Gambling Division
Main Law	Gambling Act 2025
Remote Gambling	Regulated
Public Licence Holder Register	Yes
Application	Through the Gambling Division

What Changed Under the Gambling Act 2025?

The Gambling Act 2025 replaced the 2005 framework operators worked under for two decades, taking effect from 1 April 2026. Existing operators were grandfathered in rather than forced to reapply from zero, though a transitional period applies to businesses now caught by new requirements. Scope got wider: alongside B2C, the Act brings B2B suppliers, key individuals, gambling marketing, and certain support structures into regulated territory for the first time.

Types of Gibraltar Gambling Licences in 2026

The Act names three licence categories rather than one catch-all authorisation:

Licence Type	Who It Is For	What It Covers
B2C Gambling Operator Licence	Player-facing gambling businesses	Gambling services offered directly to customers
B2B Gambling Operator Licence	Gambling suppliers/service providers	Gambling services supplied to operators
Gambling Operator Support Services Licence	Certain support/service businesses	Defined support activities connected with gambling

For an online casino, the B2C licence is the relevant one. Older claims that a single Gibraltar licence covers every type of gambling activity no longer match the current structure.

What Does a Gibraltar Licence Mean for Players?

Holding a Gibraltar licence puts an operator under regulatory supervision, with AML, counter-terrorist-financing and proceeds-of-crime obligations attached, plus technical standards to meet. Responsible gambling and customer protection requirements apply, status can be checked against the register, and the Commissioner can take regulatory action when something goes wrong.

What it doesn't guarantee: instant payouts, no complaints, identical withdrawal rules, or every dispute resolving in the player's favour. Players should still review the casino's payment methods, withdrawal limits and processing terms separately.

How to Check a Gibraltar Casino Licence

1. Find the legal operator in the casino footer or Terms.
2. Open the official Gibraltar Gambling Division licence holder register.
3. Search for the company.
4. Check whether the operator is listed.
5. Check its licence/activity type.
6. Review the approved brands, if listed.
7. Confirm that the casino brand actually belongs to the licensed entity.
8. If anything is unclear, check regulatory statements or contact the Gambling Division.

Company name alone isn't enough — the register lists groups alongside approved brands, so the casino brand needs to appear under that entity.

How Does an Operator Get a Gibraltar Licence?

The process starts with identifying the right licence category, then an application to the Gambling Division covering ownership, financials, a business plan, suitability, the AML/CFT framework, and technical detail. A regulatory assessment follows before a decision. Gibraltar has historically leaned toward established operators, though current guidance also accommodates funded start-ups.

Gibraltar Licence Requirements for Operators

• Transparent ownership
• Fit and proper management
• Adequate funding
• Business plan
• Operational controls
• AML/CFT/CPF procedures
• Technical compliance
• Responsible gambling measures
• Customer protection
• Regulatory reporting
• Key management oversight

Gibraltar Technical and Operating Standards

Beyond the Act, Gibraltar applies Remote Technical and Operating Standards — RTOS — the practical layer underneath the legislation, covering how remote gambling systems are run. Existing Codes of Practice continue until replaced under the current Act, rather than disappearing the moment the new law took effect.

Gibraltar Licence Fees and Gambling Duties

Fees and duties for 2026 sit in separate regulations tied to the new Act, replacing the flat figures that circulated under the old system. Confirmed: a one-time application fee, a recurring annual fee varying by category and scale, and a duty calculated as a share of gross gaming revenue rather than a flat tax. Exact amounts belong in the fee regulations, not older guides.

Gibraltar Player Protection and Responsible Gambling

Licence holders carry responsible gambling obligations, AML/KYC duties, and due diligence requirements, alongside fair operations, a working complaints procedure, and technical controls the Commissioner monitors ongoing. None of that guarantees player funds are protected in every circumstance.

Gibraltar Licence vs UKGC Licence

Feature	Gibraltar	UKGC
Regulator	Gambling Commissioner	Gambling Commission
Licensing Authority	Gibraltar Licensing Authority	Gambling Commission
Main Law	Gambling Act 2025	UK gambling framework
B2C/B2B Structure	Yes	Different activity-based structure
Public Register	Yes	Yes
Main Market	Gibraltar-based/international operations	Great Britain

Separate systems, not versions of the same thing. A Gibraltar licence doesn't substitute for UKGC where the British market is concerned — an operator serving Great Britain still needs its own UKGC authorisation.

Gibraltar Licence vs MGA Licence

Both run a B2C/B2B split and maintain a public register. Where they diverge is architecture: Gibraltar separates the licensing decision (Authority) from supervision (Commissioner), while MGA runs both under one roof. Jurisdiction differs too — without one clearly outranking the other.

Gibraltar Licence vs Curaçao Licence

Curaçao's own reform replaced its old master licence and sublicence model with direct licensing through the CGA — that older structure isn't a current comparison point. Both now run centralised, direct-licensing systems with public verification, but Gibraltar's Authority/Commissioner split has no real equivalent in Curaçao's single-regulator setup.

How to Spot a Fake Gibraltar Licence Claim

• Casino claims a Gibraltar licence but the operator is absent from the official register
• Footer company differs from the registered licence holder
• Brand does not appear among approved brands
• Licence category does not cover the stated activity
• Old licence information is presented as current
• Casino only displays a Gibraltar address without licence confirmation
• Verification link does not lead to an official Gibraltar source

Gibraltar-Licensed Casinos Reviewed by Spy-Casino

The casinos below have reviews in the Spy-Casino database and are linked using their existing casino labels rather than generated URLs.

Casino	Operator	Gibraltar Licence / Status	Main Feature
Mr Green Casino	Blue Rock Managed Services Limited	B2C Remote Gaming Licence RGL No. 158	Online casino brand
Lottomart Casino	Maple International Ventures Limited	B2C Remote Gaming Licence RGL No. 109	Casino and betting platform
QuinnBet Casino	QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited	B2C Remote Gaming Licence RGL No. 143	Casino and sportsbook

FAQ

What is a Gibraltar casino licence?

Authorisation under the Gambling Act 2025, granted by the Licensing Authority and supervised by the Gambling Commissioner, for defined activities rather than gambling as a whole.

Who regulates online gambling in Gibraltar?

Two roles split the job: the Licensing Authority decides on licences, and the Commissioner supervises and enforces compliance day-to-day, backed by the Gambling Division.

How can I verify a Gibraltar casino licence?

Check the operator against the official register, then confirm the casino brand is listed as an approved brand under that entity.

What types of gambling licences does Gibraltar issue?

Three: B2C, B2B, and a Gambling Operator Support Services licence for marketing and service activities.

Is a Gibraltar licence safe?

Not a simple yes. It means real oversight, AML obligations and technical standards apply, but not instant payouts or every dispute resolving in the player's favour.