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Anjouan Licensed Crypto Sportsbooks

Explore the crypto sportsbooks we have reviewed that operate under a Anjouan gaming license.

Crypto Sportsbooks Licensed in Anjouan

Anjouan Gambling License Overview

Anjouan is an autonomous island within the Union of the Comoros and has operated an online gambling licensing framework since 2005. Internet gaming is regulated under Anjouan law, with the Anjouan Gaming Authority responsible for licensing oversight, compliance monitoring and enforcement. License administration is handled by Anjouan Licensing Services Inc.

The jurisdiction issues licences to both B2C (Business-to-Consumer) operators, such as online casinos and sportsbooks that provide gambling services directly to players, and B2B (Business-to-Business) companies, which provide gambling products and services to other businesses. The framework covers both online casino gaming and sports betting, making Anjouan particularly relevant to the offshore gambling industry.

Anjouan has grown into a significant gambling licensing jurisdiction, with its public register containing a large number of licensed businesses and registered domains. Players can use the register to check details including an operator’s company name, licence number, licence type and current status.

However, an Anjouan licence does not automatically give an operator permission to offer gambling services in every country. Operators remain responsible for complying with the gambling laws and licensing requirements of the markets they target.

History of the Anjouan Gambling License

Anjouan’s online gambling licensing story dates back to 2005, when the island adopted the Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005. The legislation created a framework under which businesses providing computer wagering services could apply for a license, with applicants required to satisfy a “fit and proper” test. The original legislation remains available through the Anjouan Gaming website today.

The framework developed during an unusual period in Anjouan’s political history. The island had declared independence from the Comoros in 1997 before later rejoining the Union of the Comoros under a new constitutional arrangement that granted its islands substantial autonomy. Anjouan subsequently became associated with offshore company formation, banking and gambling licensing.

For many years, however, Anjouan remained a relatively minor name in online gambling compared with established offshore jurisdictions such as Curaçao. That changed significantly from 2023 onwards, when Anjouan Licensing Services began administering internet gaming licenses and the jurisdiction was increasingly marketed as an alternative for international online casinos and sportsbooks. Industry sources date this administrative change to June 2023.

Growth since then has been extremely rapid. Anjouan Gaming stated in July 2026 that more than 1,650 Internet Gaming Licenses had been issued, with close to 1,500 active at that point. The modern framework includes both B2C licenses for gambling operators and B2B licenses for businesses supplying platforms, software and other critical services.

There is, however, an important controversy surrounding this history. Investigations by ABC News and Le Monde have challenged the legal standing of the licensing structure, citing Comorian officials who dispute the authority of Anjouan-based offshore regulators. The Anjouan Gaming Authority strongly rejects this interpretation and maintains that its licenses are legally issued under Anjouan’s 2005 legislation. As a result, the status of the Anjouan licensing regime should not be treated as entirely uncontested.

Mutsamudu, the capital of Anjouan
Mutsamudu, the capital of Anjouan and the administrative center from which Anjouan gaming licenses are issued.

How the Anjouan Gaming License Works

Anjouan splits its licensing between B2C operators that deal directly with players, such as sportsbooks and casinos, and B2B businesses supplying gambling technology and services. Applicants undergo checks covering the company, its owners and key personnel before a license is issued.

Once approved, the operator isn’t simply handed a badge and forgotten about. Its licensed domains, license type, issue and expiry dates and current status are recorded, giving players a way to see exactly what the license covers.

One feature we particularly like from a player’s perspective is the public register. Instead of simply trusting a sportsbook that displays an Anjouan license number, you can search the operator, license number or domain and check its current status yourself. At the time of our research, the official register contained 1,450 licenses, which also gives some idea of just how quickly Anjouan has grown as an offshore gambling jurisdiction.

How to Check a Anjouan Gambling License

One of the more useful features of the Anjouan licensing system is its public register. Rather than relying on a gambling site displaying an Anjouan licence logo or certificate, players can check its licensing status directly with the Anjouan Gaming Authority.

The official Anjouan licence register can be searched using a company name, licence number, or operational domain. In our testing, you do not need to know the company behind a casino or sportsbook. Starting to type the name or domain into the search box quickly narrows the register to matching entries.

Each licence entry provides several useful pieces of information:

  • Company – the legal entity holding the licence.
  • Status – whether the licence is currently valid.
  • Licence Number – the unique reference issued to the operator.
  • Type – whether the licence covers B2C operations, B2B services or both.
  • Issue Date – when the licence was issued.
  • Expiry Date – when the current licence period ends.
  • Domains – the websites registered under the licence.

The register can also be sorted using the different columns. This makes it possible to check expired and current licences, find recently issued licences, or see which licences are approaching their expiry date.

Check the Domain, Not Just the Brand

The Domains column is particularly important. A gambling company can operate more than one website, so finding the company name alone is not necessarily enough. We recommend checking that the exact domain you are using appears against the licence entry.

This is also a useful way to investigate an unfamiliar crypto casino or sportsbook. Instead of taking a licence badge in the site’s footer at face value, search the domain in the official register and check who operates it, its current licence status and when the licence expires.

The Anjouan Gaming Authority warns that copies of licence certificates can become outdated or be altered. Its certificate verification guidance recommends verifying certificates through the public register or the QR verification system. A certificate that cannot be verified through the official system should not be relied upon as evidence of licensing status.

It is also important to understand what verification tells you. Finding a sportsbook or casino in the register confirms its Anjouan licensing status. It does not, by itself, mean that CryptoSportsLab recommends the operator or that the Anjouan licence gives the operator permission to accept players in every country.

Which Casinos and Sportsbooks Have a Anjouan License?

Licensed Casinos and Sportsbooks

The Anjouan Gaming Authority’s public register contains well over 1,400 licences, covering everything from individual gambling brands to companies operating multiple domains. The following are a few recognizable examples, not a complete list.

Licensing information can change, so the details below should be treated as a snapshot. Players can use the official Anjouan licence register to check the current status of any operator or domain.

Duel.com

Duel.com is operated under a B2C Anjouan licence held by Immortal Snail LLC. The public register lists duel.com as an authorized domain and currently records the licence as valid.

  • Operator: Immortal Snail LLC
  • Licence: ALSI-202411026-FI1
  • Type: B2C
  • Domain: duel.com
  • Status: Valid

We have independently tested Duel.com and cover our experience with the sportsbook in our Duel.com Sportsbook Review.

BETDEX

BETDEX is another Anjouan-licensed sportsbook we have independently reviewed. The exchange is registered under Stucktaymore Limited, with betdex.com listed as the operational domain.

  • Operator: Stucktaymore Limited
  • Licence: ALSI-092404022-FI2
  • Type: B2C
  • Domain: betdex.com
  • Status: Valid

Our testing of the exchange, including its betting interface, liquidity and 1% commission structure, is covered separately in our BETDEX Sportsbook Review.

BC.GAME

BC.GAME is one of the more recognizable crypto gambling brands operating under an Anjouan licence. Its principal bc.game domain appears alongside a number of other associated domains under the same B2C licence.

  • Operator: Twocent Technology Limited
  • Licence: ALSI-202410011-FI1
  • Type: B2C
  • Domain: bc.game
  • Status: Valid

FortuneJack

FortuneJack is a long-running crypto casino and sportsbook that launched in 2014. The brand is now operated by PlayWave SRL under an Anjouan B2C licence. FortuneJack states the same operator and licence number on its own website, providing another way to cross-check the licensing information.

  • Operator: PlayWave SRL
  • Licence: ALSI-202411021-FI1
  • Type: B2C
  • Domain: fortunejack.com
  • Status: Valid

Thrill

Thrill is another crypto-focused gambling brand appearing in the Anjouan public register. The thrill.com domain is registered to Gravity Unleashed Limitada under a B2C licence.

  • Operator: Gravity Unleashed Limitada
  • Licence: ALSI-202506019-FI1
  • Type: B2C
  • Domain: thrill.com
  • Status: Valid

Always Check the Current Register

These examples demonstrate the range of crypto casinos, sportsbooks and betting platforms using the Anjouan licensing framework, but they represent only a small fraction of the full register.

A licence can expire, be suspended, revoked or otherwise change status. Before relying on a site’s licensing claims, we recommend searching the exact domain in the Anjouan Gaming Authority’s public register and checking its current status.

Player Protection and Regulation

Anjouan requires licensed operators to provide responsible gambling safeguards including self-exclusion, deposit, wagering, loss and session limits, alongside age verification and rules preventing marketing to minors or self-excluded players. Operators are also expected to keep player balances separate from their operational funds.

Where we think the system becomes more interesting is complaints. Anjouan Gaming does not step in and decide individual disputes itself. Players must first complain directly to the sportsbook or casino, which has up to 30 days to resolve the issue. If that fails, licensed operators are required to provide access to an approved independent Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider, with the operator covering the cost.

There is regulatory muscle behind these rules: Anjouan says operators face ongoing compliance reporting and monitoring, with breaches potentially resulting in additional license conditions, suspension or ultimately revocation. That provides players with protections beyond simply trusting the operator, although, as an offshore jurisdiction, we would still place greater weight on the individual sportsbook’s reputation and track record than on the Anjouan license alone.

Where Can Anjouan Licensed Gambling Sites Operate?

An Anjouan gambling licence is designed for international online gambling, but it should not be interpreted as permission to accept players from every country.

The Anjouan Gaming Authority states that its Internet Gaming Licences do not contain territorial restrictions under Anjouan law. Instead, licence holders are responsible for complying with the laws and regulatory requirements of every country or territory in which they operate.

In practical terms, this means an operator can hold a valid Anjouan licence while still being prohibited from targeting or accepting players in certain countries.

An Anjouan Licence Does Not Replace a Local Licence

This distinction is particularly important in countries that require gambling operators to obtain a licence from their own national or regional regulator.

Great Britain is a clear example. An overseas gambling company wishing to provide online gambling to consumers in England, Scotland or Wales must hold the appropriate licence from the UK Gambling Commission. An Anjouan licence on its own is not sufficient.

The same principle applies wherever local legislation requires separate authorization. Holding an Anjouan licence establishes that the operator is licensed under the Anjouan regulatory framework; it does not override another country’s gambling laws.

Restricted Countries Can Differ Between Operators

There is therefore no simple universal list of countries where every Anjouan-licensed sportsbook or casino can operate.

An operator’s restricted-country list can depend on several factors, including:

  • Local gambling laws and licensing requirements.
  • International sanctions and financial restrictions.
  • The operator’s own compliance and risk policies.
  • Restrictions imposed by payment providers or other business partners.
  • Whether the operator holds an additional local licence for a particular market.

This is why two gambling sites holding the same type of Anjouan licence may have different lists of restricted countries.

The Anjouan Gaming Authority places responsibility for these controls on the licence holder, stating that operators are responsible for geo-blocking, market-access controls and compliance with local law.

What This Means for Players

Players should not assume that a sportsbook or casino is permitted to operate in their country simply because it displays an Anjouan licence.

Before registering or depositing, we recommend checking both the operator’s restricted-country terms and the gambling rules that apply where you live. If a country requires operators to hold a local licence, an Anjouan licence should not be treated as a substitute for that authorization.

This is also an important distinction when using our Anjouan licence database. When we identify a sportsbook as Anjouan licensed, we are confirming its licensing status under the Anjouan framework — not that the sportsbook is legally available in every country from which our readers may visit CryptoSportsLab.

Advantages of the Anjouan Gaming License

Anjouan has become popular with offshore gambling operators because it combines a relatively streamlined licensing process with a framework covering several types of online gambling. From a player perspective, there are also some useful transparency and protection features.

  • Public license verification: Players can check an operator by company name, license number or domain through Anjouan’s public register.
  • Multiple gambling verticals: A B2C license can cover products including sports betting, casino games and poker under the same licensing framework.
  • Operator due diligence: Applicants undergo checks covering ownership, key personnel, financial standing, source of funds and sanctions exposure.
  • Responsible gambling requirements: Licensed operators are expected to provide measures including self-exclusion and player-controlled gambling limits.
  • Independent dispute resolution: If a complaint cannot be resolved directly with an operator, players can escalate eligible disputes to an approved independent ADR provider.
  • Growing industry adoption: Anjouan has rapidly developed into a widely used offshore gambling jurisdiction, particularly among international and crypto-focused operators.

Drawbacks of the Anjouan Gaming License

Anjouan offers more regulatory structure than an entirely unlicensed offshore sportsbook, but players should not mistake it for the level of protection provided by stricter jurisdictions. There are several limitations worth understanding before depositing with an Anjouan-licensed operator.

  • Offshore jurisdiction: Anjouan licenses are commonly used by operators serving international markets, including countries where they do not hold a local gambling license.
  • Limited regulatory track record: Although the underlying legislation dates to 2005, Anjouan’s rapid expansion as a major online gambling licensing jurisdiction is relatively recent.
  • Legal status has faced scrutiny: Investigations have questioned the legal foundations and authority behind the modern licensing regime, claims that the Anjouan Gaming Authority disputes.
  • Regulator does not settle individual disputes: Players must first complain to the operator and may then use an approved independent ADR provider rather than having the regulator directly determine the outcome.
  • Not equivalent to local licensing: Holding an Anjouan license does not mean a sportsbook is authorized by regulators such as the UK Gambling Commission or equivalent authorities in other countries.
  • Operator reputation still matters: We would never recommend choosing a sportsbook purely because it holds an Anjouan license. Payment history, ownership, terms, security and the operator’s wider reputation remain particularly important.