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The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) is one of the oldest online gambling regulators, having issued its first licences in 1999. Located in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake in Quebec, Canada, it operates under its own sovereign jurisdiction. The KGC was an early adopter of online gambling regulation and has licensed hundreds of operators and software providers.
Jurisdiction
Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, Canada
Status
Active
Annual Fees
$15,000–$35,000 CAD
Processing Time
1–3 months
Best For
Operators targeting North American and international markets looking for an established licence with a long track record, particularly suitable for poker rooms and sportsbooks.
Licence Types
Overview
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) is one of the oldest online gambling regulators, having issued its first licences in 1999. Located in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake in Quebec, Canada, it operates under its own sovereign jurisdiction. The KGC was an early adopter of online gambling regulation and has licensed hundreds of operators and software providers.
Licence holders must comply with the KGC's standards related to player protection, dispute resolution, and responsible gambling. The KGC provides a player complaint service. Periodic audits may be conducted.
Application Requirements
Applications require company incorporation details, business plan, AML/KYC procedures, software compliance certificate, and financial references. Key personnel are subject to fit-and-proper assessments.
Other Licenses
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ActiveAnnual fees from $1,000,000–$4,000,000
Alderney (Crown Dependency, British Isles)
ActiveAnnual fees from £35,000–£40,000
Isle of Man (Crown Dependency, UK)
ActiveAnnual fees from £5,000–£35,000
Gibraltar
ActiveAnnual fees from £85,000
Curaçao, Kingdom of the Netherlands
ActiveAnnual fees from $25,000–$60,000
United Kingdom
ActiveAnnual fees from £3,295–£1,135,000+
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