License Name
Client Provider Authorization (Interactive Gaming Permit)
Client Provider Authorization (Interactive Gaming Permit)
Canada (Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke)
Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Online casino, betting, poker, and other interactive gaming services
International
Good
Company must be legally established; incorporation in Kahnawake is not mandatory
At least one Key Person Permit is required for those with managerial or operational functions; background checks conducted on company, directors, major shareholders, and key persons
Comprehensive AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing regulations enacted and enforced; strict policies required
Operators must ensure player account information is held in strictest confidence; standards on data security in regulations
Operators are subject to regular compliance and reporting; details provided in regulatory documentation
Periodic audits and operational checks are conducted by the Commission or approved agents
Certification of gaming software is required; details assessed by the regulator
Random number generators must be certified
Use of reliable and secure payment systems is regulated
Gaming servers must be hosted at the IGL (Interactive Gaming License) holder’s hosting facility in Kahnawà:ke
No specific restriction; operator’s URLs are certified
Mandatory for all key persons and entity leadership
May operate any type of interactive gaming from hosting facility; cannot sub-license to others
0% gaming tax on gross revenues; no withholding obligations specific to player winnings
Strict confidentiality and data security standards mandated
Permitted; operators serve an international customer base
Consistent application procedures; Commission maintains official permit holders list
Kahnawake Gaming Commission
At least one designated key person with a Key Person Permit
Governed by Kahnawà:ke Gaming Law with review by the Commission
Not transferable
Not permitted
USD 40,000 application fee (includes first-year annual fee and due diligence costs)
USD 20,000 per annum from second year onwards
Ongoing reporting duties, including reports on gaming systems and operations
Typically 4–8 weeks for the initial review, followed by a six-month probationary period
Business registration documents, biographies of directors, criminal record certificates, business plan, technical documentation, RNG certifications, audited financial statements, KYC policies
Detailed business plan mandatory
Full AML, KYC, and responsible gaming policies submitted for review
Software and RNG must be tested and certified
Key persons must demonstrate experience and integrity; Key Person Permits issued
No physical office required in Kahnawake; servers hosted in Kahnawake
At least one Key Person with permit who manages entity’s operations
Responsible gaming measures and player protection required
Operators must provide self-exclusion mechanisms
Protection and exclusion of persons under 18 years; robust age verification
Strict customer identification procedures required
Players’ funds must be protected; operational audits review financial controls
Operators required to pay winners promptly under regulatory oversight
Subject to Commission review for fairness and transparency
All major online gaming types, including casino, sportsbook, poker
Platform fairness overseen by regulator; RNG certification required
Specific Live Dealer Studio Authorization needed for live games
Initial six-month term, followed by renewal for a five-year period upon satisfactory compliance
Review and decision by the Commission not less than thirty days before term expiry; USD 5,000 renewal fee
Includes fines, suspension, or revocation of license; reviews based on regulatory breaches or complaints
Commission must be notified and must approve significant ownership and key person changes
Licensees listed on KGC public registry; must comply with advertising regulation
No regulatory requirement for liability insurance published
Kahnawake Gaming Commission, P.O. Box 1799, Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke, QC J0L 1B0, Canada
https://gamingcommission.ca/interactive-gaming/application-process-and-forms/
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Licensing, Compliance, Enforcement, Legal, Policy
What is Client Provider Authorization (Interactive Gaming Permit)?
The Client Provider Authorization (CPA) is an online gambling license issued by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission allowing operators to provide interactive gaming services internationally from infrastructure hosted in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke
Which jurisdiction issues Client Provider Authorization (Interactive Gaming Permit)?
The CPA is issued by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke, Canada
What is the cost of obtaining Client Provider Authorization (Interactive Gaming Permit)?
The application fee is USD 40,000, which includes due diligence and the first annual license fee, and the annual fee is USD 20,000 from the second year
What are the main requirements for Client Provider Authorization (Interactive Gaming Permit)?
Key requirements include company registration, background checks on key personnel, submission of a business plan, software and RNG certification, KYC and AML procedures, and hosting of gaming servers at the IGL facility in Kahnawake