Anjouan Gaming License Explained: Register Checks & Player Risks
Article OverviewAn Anjouan gaming license can appear in a public register, but that alone does not confirm state recognition. Learn how to check operators, casino domains, licence status and complaint risks.
Quick answer: Anjouan Gaming describes an Anjouan gaming license as an authorization for online-gambling operators under its licensing framework. Its public register lets you search a company, licence number or casino domain. However, a matching register entry does not settle the documented dispute over the licensing system’s state recognition. In particular, the Central Bank of the Comoros has challenged related claims of regulatory authority and stated that competent authorities had not issued online-gambling or sports-betting licences for activities on the national territory. Therefore, players need to distinguish a searchable registry entry from an uncontested government authorization.
This guide explains how to check a specific casino and interpret the public record. It also examines the legal controversy and what players can do after an unresolved withdrawal or account dispute. In short, it focuses on player verification rather than licence sales.
CasinoIndex Expert Take
We distinguish (1) an operator’s licence claim, (2) a matching entry in Anjouan Gaming’s own registry, and (3) independent recognition of the issuing regime by competent state authorities. An operator’s statement and a matching register entry may agree. Nevertheless, that match does not resolve the documented dispute over state recognition. Moreover, neither the number nor a certificate proves reliable withdrawals, safeguarded player funds or an enforceable complaint outcome.
Research scope: CasinoIndex examined public records and published policies on 10 November 2026. We did not test real-money deposits, withdrawals or ADR cases, or obtain a direct response from a state authority. Register status, terms and law may change after our review.
What Is an Anjouan Gaming License?
Anjouan is an island within the Union of the Comoros. The website Anjouan Gaming presents a system for issuing internet gaming licences and maintaining a public register. It says the system operates under the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority (AOFA), with supervision by an Anjouan Gaming Board. These descriptions come from the licensing service itself. Consequently, readers should not treat them as independent evidence of government recognition.
Casino websites may display an Anjouan number, a certificate or an interactive seal. For example, a licence number may help you locate a named licensee and associated domains. However, you must examine the underlying legal authority, current status, territorial coverage and available complaint protections separately.
B2C and B2B licences are not interchangeable
According to Anjouan Gaming’s published licence categories, a B2C licence covers an operator that offers gambling directly to players. By contrast, a B2B licence covers suppliers, including platform and technology companies. Therefore, a casino cannot use its supplier’s B2B entry to establish its own B2C status. These categories describe the service’s claimed scope; neither category resolves the broader recognition dispute.
Is the Anjouan Gaming Licensing System Legally Recognised?
Comorian state authorities dispute key claims behind the Anjouan licensing system. This issue matters more than the mere appearance of a licence number in search results. Therefore, readers should compare the service’s account of its legal basis with the statements of competent authorities of the Union of the Comoros. A registry search alone cannot reconcile those positions.
What the Central Bank of the Comoros said
In a communication dated 8 December 2025, the Central Bank of the Comoros warned about entities using names that imply official financial or regulatory authority. Specifically, it identified structures described as the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority and Anjouan Corporate Services. The bank said it did not recognise them as bodies authorized to issue financial or banking licences. In addition, the notice stated that competent authorities had not authorized online gambling or sports betting on the national territory or issued the corresponding licences.
This is a substantial official warning. At the same time, the central bank directly supervises financial activities. Therefore, readers should not treat its notice as a final court judgment on every offshore gambling contract worldwide. Our review did not identify a final judicial ruling that settles the validity of all Anjouan-branded gaming licences in every jurisdiction.
What independent reporting adds
On 19 October 2026, The Guardian reported that the Comoros government challenged the arrangement’s legitimacy and was preparing legal action. The investigation also recorded responses from individuals and businesses it discussed, including denials of involvement in gaming licensing. Nevertheless, these remain attributed statements and allegations, not a court finding against every named participant.
Practical meaning: a casino can match Anjouan Gaming’s database while still leaving the recognition of the licensing framework unresolved. Consequently, that match cannot establish permission to serve players in your country. This is why CasinoIndex examines the registry, state statements and local law separately.
How to Verify an Anjouan Gaming License: Six Checks
Start with the service’s own register to inspect what it reports. Then check state recognition and the legal position in your country independently. For a broader process, see our step-by-step casino licence verification guide.
First: match the operator and licence identifiers
- Identify the contracting company. Open the casino’s terms, usually in the footer. Record its full legal name, registration jurisdiction, licence claim and the exact domain where you are playing. A brand name is not necessarily the licensed company.
- Search the register yourself. Open Anjouan Gaming’s public licence register independently, rather than trusting a badge or an unfamiliar redirect. Search by licence number, legal company and domain.
- Compare the company and number character by character. Check suffixes and prefixes such as
FI,FI1andFI4. A near match is not the same as an exact match. Record any discrepancy rather than silently correcting it.
Next: check the status, domain and player recourse
- Check licence type, status and dates. A B2C entry is relevant to a player-facing casino. Next, compare the issue date, expiry date and whether the listing says valid, suspended, revoked or expired. A screenshot from last year is not a current status check.
- Match the precise casino domain. Look for the exact host in the register and examine where an interactive certificate or QR code leads. The register’s own disclaimer says listed domains reflect licensee-provided information and do not establish domain or trademark ownership. Therefore, a familiar logo on a lookalike domain is not sufficient.
- Assess recognition, jurisdiction and recourse separately. Consider the Comorian state warning, the operator’s country restrictions and any licence required where you live. Finally, examine the actual complaint policy. A registry result cannot answer all three questions.
Verification decision:
No matching company or number → licence claim unverified.
Company and number match but domain differs → domain coverage unresolved.
All registry fields match → record match inside the Anjouan system. However, that match still does not prove independent state recognition or guarantee a payout.
Beware of copied certificates and interactive seals
Anjouan Gaming publishes an interactive seal policy and a certificate-verification framework. Its guidance says seals should link to the corresponding record and certificates may include a QR code. However, a static image, altered seal, unrelated domain or casino-controlled verification page cannot establish an independent match.
Even a properly linked seal only helps authenticate information within that licensing service. In contrast, independent state recognition requires separate evidence.
Worked Example: BC.Game’s Anjouan Licence Claim
BC.Game offers a useful case study because it publishes a company and licence number. For example, its published licence disclosure identifies Twocent Technology Limited, a Belize-registered company, and licence ALSI-202410011-FI1. Furthermore, a search for bc.game in Anjouan Gaming’s publicly indexed register results displayed the same company and licence number on 10 November 2026.
| Field | What the records show | What this establishes |
|---|---|---|
| Casino website | bc.game appears among the domains in the register search result. | A reported domain association within the registry, not legal ownership of the domain. |
| Legal operator | Twocent Technology Limited appears in BC.Game’s disclosure and the registry result. | The named companies match across two related disclosures. |
| Licence number / class | ALSI-202410011-FI1 / B2C. | A matching B2C entry within the Anjouan Gaming system. |
| Status / validity | The search result displayed valid; expiry 1 October 2027. | The register’s reported position on the checked date, not future validity. |
| State recognition / withdrawals | These records do not establish independent state authorization or actual payout performance. | Unresolved. It cannot be turned into a safety or payment-reliability claim. |
Source and scope: Anjouan Gaming register search for bc.game and BC.Game’s licence statement, examined 10 November 2026. The indexed register search displayed matching fields, although direct retrieval did not consistently reproduce the filtered results. We did not authenticate a separate state-issued certificate or obtain independent confirmation of regulatory recognition. Registry data can change.
What the BC.Game record match cannot establish
CasinoIndex finding: the operator statement and the register entry align on the company, licence number and domain. However, the match does not prove state recognition of the licensing framework, an enforceable ADR outcome or the recovery of a delayed withdrawal. In other words, it confirms what the registry reports, not what will happen to a player’s money.
A registry check cannot tell you how a casino handles payments, identity checks or bonus terms. Our separate review examines those issues using published evidence and clearly labelled reports.
A second check: Gamdom’s licence-number mismatch
Gamdom’s help article, dated 22 September 2026, names Moon Revolution Limitada but prints ALSI-152406043-FI. By contrast, Anjouan Gaming’s public register result lists gamdom.com under ALSI-152406043-FI4, with an expiry date of 29 June 2027 in the record inspected on 10 November 2026. Neither source explains the licence-number suffix difference. Therefore, we record it as an unresolved disclosure mismatch, not evidence of fraud. For separate KYC, withdrawal and bonus-term context, see our Gamdom casino review; always recheck its licence dates against the current register.
What Do B2C, B2B, Licence Status and Domain Records Prove?
The terms used in a register need careful interpretation. For example, Anjouan Gaming’s status definitions distinguish active, suspended, revoked and expired categories. Nevertheless, a status reflects only what the licensing service reports at that time. It cannot show whether a player can obtain an effective remedy against the operator.
| Evidence | Can help establish | Does not establish |
|---|---|---|
| B2C register entry | Named player-facing licensee and reported status within this system. | Independent state recognition or authorization in every country. |
| B2B register entry | A listed technology or service supplier. | That the casino’s contracting operator holds B2C permission. |
| Listed domain | The domain was reported as associated with the licensee. | Domain ownership, identical legal operator or freedom from impersonation. |
| Valid status / expiry date | The registry’s reported status and recorded end date. | Future validity, complaint success, protected balances or reliable payouts. |
A licence becomes more meaningful to a player when evidence extends beyond its logo: a legally identifiable operator, a credible issuer, clear obligations and a realistic redress route. For that reason, our broader assessment explains what makes a casino licence trustworthy.
Player Complaints, ADR and Withdrawal Risks
Anjouan Gaming’s published Player Complaint Process explicitly says that the licensing service does not handle, mediate or decide individual player complaints. Instead, it describes regulatory oversight and directs players first to the operator, then potentially to a listed alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider.
This distinction matters after a denied withdrawal. For example, listing an ADR provider does not mean a regulator can order repayment. Moreover, the service’s directory alone cannot establish a provider’s independent legal status, impartiality in practice, cross-border enforceability or success rate.
| Stage | Published process | Player limitation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. File with operator | The policy directs players to the casino’s complaint function accessible through its interactive seal. | Other channels may not be accepted; save a copy of the complaint and submission evidence. |
| 2. Internal review | The operator is expected to investigate and respond within 30 calendar days. | This is a published procedure, not evidence that a specific case will be resolved on time. |
| 3. ADR escalation | After an unresolved 30-day process, an ADR provider on the system’s list may assess the dispute. | Admissibility, independence, actual participation and enforcement need case-specific verification. |
| 4. Licensing oversight | The service says it may review potential breaches of licence conditions. | It does not itself decide the player’s payment claim or promise to recover funds. |
Does a listed ADR provider guarantee an enforceable decision?
No. The published policy describes a possible escalation channel, not an assured refund. In particular, a player’s ability to enforce any eventual decision depends on the dispute rules, the operator’s obligations and the courts or authorities with jurisdiction. CasinoIndex has not tested individual ADR outcomes. Therefore, players should ask the provider whether it accepts their case, whether the result binds the casino and how enforcement would work.
Complaint deadlines and country exclusions
The published policy sets a 14-calendar-day deadline for game-outcome disputes and a 30-calendar-day deadline for certain account disputes, including payments and suspensions. In addition, it excludes complaints involving prohibited territories and requires English for the complaint and ADR process. Because operators may impose further conditions, save the relevant terms and submit a clear written complaint promptly. Do not assume that a generic time limit protects every case.
The ADR-provider directory names EGIS ADR, Axion ADR, iGaming ADR and CADRE B.V. However, some directory entries discuss translation of non-English submissions even though the general complaint policy requires English. These statements come from the licensing service, not from independent outcome studies. Therefore, confirm the provider’s eligibility rules, languages and any binding or enforcement process before relying on its services.
What evidence should a player preserve?
If a casino delays or rejects a withdrawal, first save the transaction ID, amount, coin and network, account balance, withdrawal status, timestamps, terms, KYC requests, support replies and the operator’s explanation. Next, request the precise contractual reason in writing. Crucially, do not send further deposits to “unlock” a withdrawal without independent evidence of a legitimate requirement. For a practical escalation framework, see how online casino dispute resolution works.
Seven Warning Signs When Checking an Anjouan Casino
- A badge without a traceable record: the seal is only an image, links to an unrelated host or leads to a page that does not name the licensee.
- The wrong contracting company: the terms name one operator while the register lists another, with no documented legal relationship.
- A near-match licence number: characters or suffixes differ and neither source explains why.
- The domain is missing: the casino’s exact address is absent from the register or certificate, or it redirects to a different host.
- Expired or adverse status: the site advertises an active licence despite an expired, suspended or revoked listing.
- Unclear complaint access: the operator cannot explain how to submit a written complaint or identify its relevant ADR provider.
- Guaranteed-safety language: marketing treats a licence, SSL certificate or provably fair game as proof of guaranteed winnings or withdrawals.
Each warning calls for more evidence. For example, a typo, broken seal or stale record does not automatically prove deception. However, several unresolved discrepancies make it harder to identify who is responsible for your funds.
Anjouan vs Curaçao vs Tobique: What Can Players Verify?
These frameworks differ in their issuing bodies, public records and legal context. Therefore, the table compares documentary verification and complaint routes rather than assigning speculative safety scores. For further context, see CasinoIndex’s MGA, Curaçao and Anjouan comparison.
| Framework | Public verification | Authority and limitation | Player implications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjouan Gaming | Company, licence number, B2C/B2B status and submitted domain information in its own register. | State recognition disputed. Comorian authority statements challenge relevant claimed authorization; a register entry cannot resolve that conflict. | Published operator-first ADR path; no adjudication of individual disputes by the licensing service itself. |
| Curaçao CGA | CGA licence overviews and applicable official certificate/domain information where available. | CGA is Curaçao’s public gaming authority. Its licence overviews expressly warn that published status may change. | Check current authorization, exact domain, applicable market and the relevant complaints route; payment performance remains unproven. |
| Tobique TGC | TGC company list with B2C/B2B types plus a separate seal-validation service at validate.thetgc.ca. | TGC describes its framework under Tobique First Nation arrangements; its status and scope should not be conflated with a national gaming regulator. | Company listing and exact-site validation are separate checks; neither establishes actual withdrawal reliability. |
Official framework sources: Curaçao Gaming Authority register; Tobique Gaming Commission license holders; Tobique site-seal guidance. Compared 10 November 2026.
Does an Anjouan Licence Make a Casino Legal in Your Country?
No foreign licence automatically overrides national gambling law. Instead, local rules determine which operators, activities and domains can serve players in a particular market. For example, a platform may accept a registration or crypto deposit without holding the permission that country requires. Similarly, a VPN or alternative domain does not create lawful access or eliminate restricted-account risks.
For players in Germany
Germany’s official list of authorised gambling providers identifies permitted offers and their websites. The list also covers certain activities that individual German states oversee. Consequently, an Anjouan-branded licence cannot replace the authorization Germany requires for the relevant product and domain. Before playing, compare the exact operator, game type and site with the official list.
For other countries, consult the competent local authority and the operator’s territorial restrictions. Likewise, do not treat this general guide as a legal determination about a particular casino in every market.
CasinoIndex Method: Evidence, Uncertainty and Updates
This is a focused document review, not a ranking or endorsement of Anjouan casinos. We selected BC.Game because it publishes a named operator and licence number that readers can compare with the public register. Gamdom, meanwhile, shows why exact-number matching matters. These two illustrations do not form a representative sample of Anjouan licensees.
| Source type | Evidence used | Confidence limit |
|---|---|---|
| Comorian state document | Central Bank communication dated 8 December 2025. | Strong evidence of the bank’s official position; not a final court decision covering all cross-border gaming claims. |
| Licensing-service pages | Public register, status, domain disclaimer, licence and complaints policies. | Primary evidence of what the service publishes; not independent evidence of state recognition or real enforcement results. |
| Casino operator statements | BC.Game and Gamdom legal disclosures. | Evidence of their stated claims, not independent confirmation of regulatory validity. |
| Independent reporting | The Guardian’s October 2026 investigation. | Attributed reporting on statements, allegations and responses; not a substitute for a judicial finding. |
We did not independently authenticate a QR certificate through a state-operated service, establish beneficial ownership, measure actual payout times or examine real ADR outcomes. Therefore, this guide needs a fresh source check every 30–60 days and immediately after major government statements, registry changes or enforcement developments. For the wider context of licensing and player protection, read the casino licensing guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an Anjouan gaming license valid in 2026?
Anjouan Gaming operates a registry that describes certain licences as valid within its system. However, a register’s own status label does not establish independent state recognition. The Central Bank of the Comoros has challenged relevant claims of authority and stated that the competent authorities had not issued online-gambling licences for activities on the national territory. Therefore, it would be misleading to call every Anjouan-branded licence unquestionably valid.
How do I check an Anjouan gambling licence?
Find the casino’s legal company and licence number in its terms. Search the Anjouan Gaming register for that number, company and exact domain. Next, compare the licence class, status and dates. Finally, assess the issuing system’s contested recognition and the rules in your country.
Does a valid registry entry mean the casino will pay withdrawals?
No. A register entry records a claimed licence. However, it cannot measure actual withdrawal processing, KYC decisions, player-fund custody or whether you can recover a disputed payment.
What is the difference between an Anjouan B2C and B2B licence?
Within Anjouan Gaming’s published categories, B2C concerns operators serving players directly, while B2B concerns suppliers providing technology or other gaming services. Therefore, a B2B supplier listing cannot establish the casino operator’s own B2C authorization.
Can I complain directly to the Anjouan Gaming Authority?
Its published complaints policy says the service does not mediate or decide individual player disputes. Instead, it directs players to the operator first and may permit an ADR escalation afterward. Even so, that pathway guarantees neither a favourable decision nor practical enforcement.
What if the licence number differs from the public register?
Record both versions and their URLs, check whether the correct legal company and casino domain match, and request written clarification. However, do not assume that a missing suffix is harmless or call it fraud without further evidence.
Does an Anjouan licence allow casinos to operate in Germany?
No, not by itself. German law and permits govern the relevant gambling activities. Therefore, players should check the exact operator, activity and domain against the German authority’s official list of authorised providers.
Is an Anjouan licence the same as a Curaçao licence?
No. They are separate arrangements with different records and legal contexts. Curaçao’s CGA is the island’s public gaming regulator; Anjouan Gaming’s claimed authority faces a documented challenge from Comorian authorities. Nevertheless, neither label alone guarantees a successful withdrawal dispute.
Primary Documents and Research Sources
Primary state source: Central Bank of the Comoros, communication dated 8 December 2025 (downloadable signed PDF). Licensing-service records: public licence register; register disclaimer; player complaint process; listed ADR providers. Operator documents: BC.Game licence statement; Gamdom licensing statement. Independent reporting: The Guardian, 19 October 2026.
Evidence cutoff: 10 November 2026. Records and licensing claims may change. This guide does not provide legal advice or guarantee a successful complaint, refund or withdrawal.
Maria Hoffmann has worked in cryptocurrency content and digital publishing since 2017. She is a co-founder of Freecoins24 and CryptoMutant and has covered blockchain projects, crypto platforms and emerging industry trends for several years. She has also been active as a cryptocurrency investor since 2019. At CasinoIndex, Maria combines content research and SEO experience with a focus on casino trust, platform security, withdrawal processes, payment risks and user protection. Her work looks beyond bonuses and product features to examine how gambling platforms handle player funds, verification and account-related risks.
