Saint Kitts and Nevis Gambling License

Online Casino

The Nevis gaming license allows the operation of an online casino, offering all sorts of games such as slot machines and roulettes. Though these are the most common and popular casino games that come to mind, the Nevis license allows multiple other games.

The operation of such a casino requires a license. Not only is the activity regulated everywhere in the world, it is a sign of trustworthiness to clients and banking institutions. Casino players want to make sure that the games aren’t rigged and that they can safely play with their money. A Nevis gaming license ensures just that.

Sports betting

The Nevis license allows the operation of a betting platform or as a bookmaker. It permits managing bets and wagers on sports (including eSports or any event with an undecided outcome). The Nevis gaming licensee is free to set its odds for games and encounters of any types.

As the betting industry has difficulty raising trustworthiness among bettors, holding a reputed Nevis license makes a difference. Players are reassured about the seriousness of the platform and will be more likely to fund betting accounts. A license is also a green flag for banking services providers, allowing a betting platform to open an account.

Online Poker

Poker is still one of the most popular games in the world. Especially in the era of digitization. Poker platforms with real money stakes are allowed by the Nevis gaming framework. Note that it is a mandatory requirement to make the game technically fair, as audits are mandatory in that regard.

For this very reason, a Nevis-licensed online poker platform will easily demonstrate to clients that it can be trusted to play safely. This is a major argument to attract poker players from all over the world.

Bingo

Games of bingo are allowed under the framework of the Nevis gambling license. As for other games relying on computer software, the license requires an audit of the fairness of the game. This makes it a strong argument in favor of your platform when launching, as it shows to clients that the games are fair and they have a real chance of winning.

Horse racing

Similarly as for the sports betting activity, the Nevis license allows betting on horse races. The licensed operator is free to set their own odds on each horse taking part in contention.

Owning a Nevis gaming license for operating such a gambling business helps clients and banks gain trust in you. This makes it easier to onboard new players and to open a bank account to run your operations.

Other types of games as described by the applicant

The Nevis Online Gaming Authority explicitly lists all the games that we described in this section of our guide to the Nevis gaming license. However, it is also open to authorizing other types of games, having a specific checkbox in the application documentation for “other types of games”.

LegalBison’s experience with the regulator shows a real flexibility on that matter, making the Nevis license a safe choice for innovative entrepreneurs.

Business to Business Licence (B2B)

It is also possible, within the framework of the Nevis gaming license, to offer B2B gambling services. This includes the provision of gaming softwares, the back office management of the website, etc.

This is a slightly different license than for B2C gaming activities. For more information, please report to the “Types of license” section of this guide.

Crypto gaming

The Nevis gaming license does not forbid the provision of games making use of cryptocurrency. It is possible to operate a crypto casino, GameFi dApp, or Play2Earn game, with a Nevis gaming license. However, there is an important distinction to make: cryptocurrency activities are regulated in Nevis and are not covered by the gambling license.

A company willing to start such activities should therefore necessitate additional authorization, in order to legally deal with cryptocurrency.

LegalBison’s consulting team has long standing expertise in designing hybrid corporate structures for such sort of business models. We encourage you to get in touch with a specialist to learn more about such solutions.

Gaming License in Nevis - General Information

The Nevis Gaming License has been put into effect in 2025, following the passing of the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance. This law establishes the Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA); itself managed by a local management company responsible for licensing and supervision of online gaming entities. The Regulator, an individual whose duty is to supervise licensees and to ensure the proper administration of the law, is appointed by governmental authorities.

The Authority, though independent, collaborates with other official agencies of Nevis: the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Intelligence Unit, the Financial Services Regulatory Commission and the likes.

Three texts define the framework of the Nevis gaming license:

• The Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance, No. 2 of 2025;
• The Nevis Online Gaming Regulations 2025;
• The Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Regulations, 2022, amending the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations No. 46 of 2011.

There are no specific share capital requirements to be met in order to apply for the gambling license in Nevis.

AML and KYC obligations apply to all Nevis gaming entities. This implies that the Nevis gaming licensees must comply with the AML Law and KYC requirements. Players must be identified and authenticated by providing their identities, dates of birth and place of residence.

Finally, a core requirement of the gaming license of Nevis is to ensure the fairness of games. Systems and software are then audited by an independent qualified testing auditor. This includes, as an example, the testing of the random number generator (RNG) software, to ensure that the output is consistently random, unpredictable and not manipulable.

Process and Timeline: Obtaining a Gaming license in Nevis

To get a Nevis gaming license, a company should prepare accordingly. The whole process takes approximately 3 to 6 weeks, with 14 business days of Authority assessment (7 days for recommendation to the Minister and 7 days to issue the license if the recommendation is granted).

The process starts by establishing a company in Nevis, as required by the law.

Once properly formed, the company can submit its official application to the Nevis Online Gaming Authority with all the required documents and the mandatory fee.

When the application is received by the Authority, they first conduct a due diligence investigation on the applicant, its corporate structure, its compliance with the law, its financial soundness and its key personnel.

If the investigations come up satisfactory, the Authority will approve the license application and recommend it to the Minister for issuance. Once the application reaches the Minister with the Authority’s recommendation, it takes about 7 days for the license to be validated and issued.

Once granted, the Nevis online gaming license is valid for a year. It has to be renewed annually, for a fee.

Types of licenses in Nevis

The Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance and Regulation defines two different licenses: B2C and B2B.

The B2C license encompasses the operation of any games targeted at the general public. This includes all the gambling activities listed on top of this guide, including innovative games that the regulator is open to consider for licensing. In short, the B2C-licensed Nevis gaming company offers its services directly to players.

The B2B license permits a company to provide services, games, software and back office support (for example) to B2C operators. For example, an IT company developing online casino games that are compliant with the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance can offer them as white-labeled solutions to B2C-licensed Nevis companies.

Requirements to obtain a gambling license in Nevis

The first requirement to apply for the Nevis Online Gaming License is to register a company in Nevis. From there, it’s about complying with the requirements below.

The application must include a set of documents:

• Certified copies of the Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Association, and register of directors and shareholders;
• ID, proof of address and certificate of non-criminal record for all directors, shareholders and ultimate beneficiaries;
• Completed application forms;
• Business plan;
• Proof of web domain registration;
• Certified copies of independent Random Number Generators (RNG) by independent testing companies;
• AML/KYC policies in line with the Nevis AML law of 2022;
• Application fee (28,000 EUR).

An office must be registered in Nevis, where all the financial records with be held.

At least one director of the company must be an individual. This individual must satisfy the “fit and proper” requirements and answer all questions of the regulatory authorities if they arise.

Finally, a Nevis online gaming company must appoint one (1) Compliance Officer and one (1) Reporting Officer, whose role is to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. These individuals are not required to be Nevis residents or citizens.

Fees for a Nevis gaming license

The Nevis online gaming license has to be renewed annually for a fee of 28,000 EUR, equal to the initial fee to be paid at the application stage.

An administrative penalty of 10% applies in case of late payment of the renewal fee.

Ongoing compliance of a Nevis gaming business

The compliance requirements applying to a Nevis gaming company are basically the maintenance of what is expected from it at the application stage.

It must maintain its office in Nevis and its registered personnel. The renewal fee must be paid annually.

Financial records must be held for five (5) years within the premises of the registered office in Nevis.

Financial and operational reports must be submitted annually to the Authority. Financial statements must be audited once per year.

On the players’ side, the licensee must ensure the fairness of the games. It has to apply KYC and only allow authenticated players to participate. The licensee must also provide mechanisms of setting limits and self exclusion for players to gamble responsibly. Consumer data must be properly safeguarded and protected.

Finally, in regards to AML laws, in the case of a suspicious transaction, the process must be blocked and a suspicious transaction report must be filed and immediately sent to the Authority.

The Nevis Online Gaming Authority has issued a list of Restricted Countries, where licensees are not authorized to conduct business. The Nevis gaming companies must acknowledge and comply with this restriction. This includes:

• Australia;
• Austria;
• France;
• Germany;
• Netherlands;
• Spain;
• St Kitts & Nevis;
• United States of America;
• United Kingdom;
• All FATF blacklisted countries;
• All sanctioned countries (Russia, North Korea, Iran);
• Any jurisdictions deemed prohibited by the Nevis Online Gaming Authority.

Incorporation in Nevis

The incorporation of a company in Nevis is simple and fast. We dedicated a whole page to the process.

What you need to know is that it is one of the cheapest and most stable offshore jurisdictions, that it takes only about a week to register, and that it is exempt from taxation.

All these advantages carry on to an online gaming licensed company.

Taxes in Nevis

Nevis companies are fully exempt from taxation.