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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 licenses both B2C gambling operators and B2B businesses supplying services to the industry. Its framework covers online casino gaming and sports betting, making an Anjouan license particularly relevant to the offshore gambling market.

Anjouan has grown into a significant licensing jurisdiction, with its public register now containing a large number of licensed gambling businesses and domains. Players can use the regulator’s public register to check an operator’s company name, license number, license type and current status. However, holding an Anjouan license does not give an operator permission to offer gambling in every country; operators remain responsible for complying with the laws 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.

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.

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.