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License Cost

USD 40,000 application fee (includes first-year annual fee and due diligence costs)

Annual Fees

USD 20,000 per annum from second year onwards

Financial Reporting Requirements

Ongoing reporting duties, including reports on gaming systems and operations

Application Processing Time

Typically 4–8 weeks for the initial review, followed by a six-month probationary period

Required Documents

Business registration documents, biographies of directors, criminal record certificates, business plan, technical documentation, RNG certifications, audited financial statements, KYC policies

Business Plan Requirements

Detailed business plan mandatory

Internal Policy Requirements

Full AML, KYC, and responsible gaming policies submitted for review

Testing Requirements

Software and RNG must be tested and certified

Staff Qualifications

Key persons must demonstrate experience and integrity; Key Person Permits issued

Physical Office Requirements

No physical office required in Kahnawake; servers hosted in Kahnawake

Local Representative Requirements

At least one Key Person with permit who manages entity’s operations

Responsible Gaming Measures

Responsible gaming measures and player protection required

Self-Exclusion System

Operators must provide self-exclusion mechanisms

Age Verification Procedures

Protection and exclusion of persons under 18 years; robust age verification

KYC Procedures

Strict customer identification procedures required

Player Funds Protection

Players’ funds must be protected; operational audits review financial controls

Payout Timelines

Operators required to pay winners promptly under regulatory oversight

Bonus and Promotion Regulations

Subject to Commission review for fairness and transparency

Permitted Games List

All major online gaming types, including casino, sportsbook, poker

RTP Requirements

Platform fairness overseen by regulator; RNG certification required

Live Game Requirements

Specific Live Dealer Studio Authorization needed for live games

License Duration

Initial six-month term, followed by renewal for a five-year period upon satisfactory compliance

Renewal Procedure

Review and decision by the Commission not less than thirty days before term expiry; USD 5,000 renewal fee

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Includes fines, suspension, or revocation of license; reviews based on regulatory breaches or complaints

Ownership Change Rules

Commission must be notified and must approve significant ownership and key person changes

Branding Requirements

Licensees listed on KGC public registry; must comply with advertising regulation

Insurance Requirements

No regulatory requirement for liability insurance published

Official Address

Kahnawake Gaming Commission, P.O. Box 1799, Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke, QC J0L 1B0, Canada

Online Application Portal

https://gamingcommission.ca/interactive-gaming/application-process-and-forms/

Work Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Departments

Licensing, Compliance, Enforcement, Legal, Policy

FAQ Question 1

What is Client Provider Authorization (Interactive Gaming Permit)?

FAQ Answer 1

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

FAQ Question 2

Which jurisdiction issues Client Provider Authorization (Interactive Gaming Permit)?

FAQ Answer 2

The CPA is issued by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke, Canada

FAQ Question 3

What is the cost of obtaining Client Provider Authorization (Interactive Gaming Permit)?

FAQ Answer 3

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

FAQ Question 4

What are the main requirements for Client Provider Authorization (Interactive Gaming Permit)?

FAQ Answer 4

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