Mission & Objectives
The Authority's mission and regulatory objectives define the purpose, scope, and guiding priorities of the internet gaming licensing framework administered under the laws of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan.
◆ The framework is designed to support lawful gaming operations while maintaining regulatory integrity and procedural transparency. Licensing is a regulatory function performed by the Authority, not a commercial service.
Mission
The Authority’s mission is to administer a credible and internationally relevant internet gaming licensing framework that supports lawful business operations while promoting integrity, accountability, and consumer protection.
The Authority is committed to maintaining a regulated environment in which licensed operators can operate transparently and responsibly, and in which the licensing process is applied uniformly, consistently, and in accordance with recognised regulatory principles.
The Authority’s objective is to maintain a transparent and stable licensing environment while supporting the development of the international digital gaming industry.
Regulatory Principles Charter
Regulatory Objectives
The Authority’s regulatory objectives guide its supervisory approach and inform all licensing and enforcement decisions.
- Transparent and consistent administration of Internet Gaming Licences
- Ongoing supervision of licensed operators and compliance monitoring
- Proportionate enforcement of licence conditions
- Alignment with recognised international regulatory principles
- Maintenance of the public licence registry for transparency and verification
- Protection of consumers through defined operator obligations and standards
Regulatory Approach
The Authority pursues its objectives through:
- Pre-licensing due diligence
- Defined licence conditions
- Ongoing compliance supervision
- Proportionate enforcement
The regulatory approach is designed to be consistent and predictable, providing licensed operators with clarity on their obligations and the consequences of non-compliance.
Licensed operators are required to maintain compliance with all applicable licence conditions throughout the term of their licence. The Authority publishes its enforcement actions and regulatory notices to ensure transparency in its supervisory activities.