Overview
The Anjouan Gaming Authority is responsible for the administration and supervision of Internet Gaming Licences issued under the regulatory framework of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan.
◆ The Authority maintains a licensing structure intended to support the global digital gaming industry while promoting transparency and regulatory oversight. It administers licence applications, maintains the public licence registry, and monitors compliance with applicable licence conditions.
Jurisdiction & Legal Basis
Internet gaming in Anjouan is regulated pursuant to the laws of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, a constituent territory of the Union of the Comoros. The competent regulatory authority for offshore financial and gaming activities is the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority (AOFA).
Legal Basis
The internet gaming regulatory framework is founded on legislation adopted in 2005, including the Anjouan Computer Gaming Licensing Act, which establishes the legal basis for the licensing of online gaming activities, regulatory supervision, and compliance obligations.
Regulatory Scope
The Authority’s regulatory scope encompasses all internet gaming activities conducted under licences issued within the jurisdiction. Licences are issued in two categories:
- Business-to-consumer (B2C) licences for operators offering gaming services directly to consumers
- Business-to-business (B2B) licences for critical service suppliers providing platform or technical services to licensed operators
Licensed Activities
Licensed activities under the Authority’s jurisdiction include:
- Online casino operations
- Sports betting platforms
- Poker and card game services
- Other permitted gaming verticals as defined in licence conditions
Institutional Structure
The Authority operates within the institutional framework established by the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority and the Anjouan Gaming Board. Licence administration is conducted by Anjouan Licensing Services Inc. as the sole authorised administrator and official representative of the Gaming Board.
Regulatory Functions
- Setting and enforcing regulatory standards for licensed operators
- Licensing due diligence and applicant assessment
- Ongoing compliance supervision and monitoring
- Exercise of enforcement powers where requirements are not met
Administrative Functions
- Processing of licence applications and renewals
- Maintenance of the public register of licensed entities
- Publication of regulatory notices and enforcement actions
- Management of licence amendments and administrative matters
Review the standards, due diligence requirements, and compliance obligations applicable to licensed operations.