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Anjouan Licence Explained: What It Means for Players
An increasing number of online casinos carry a licence from Anjouan. But what lies behind it — and how much protection does it really offer? An honest overview without glossing over details. Not legal advice.
What is the Anjouan licence?
Anjouan is an autonomous island of the Union of the Comoros, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Its government issues gambling licences to online operators through its licensing authority — for casino games, sports betting, and other iGaming products. For operators, the licence is comparatively affordable and fast to obtain, which is why it has become one of the most widely used offshore licences in the international market in recent years.
Important context: It is an offshore licence outside the EU. It cannot be compared to a licence from Malta (MGA), the United Kingdom (UKGC), or a national EU licence — neither in terms of requirements nor legal framework.
How to verify an Anjouan licence
Reputable operators with an Anjouan licence embed a verification seal on their website. Clicking on it leads to the official validation page of the licensing authority. There, you should cross-check two things: The domain must match the casino domain exactly, and the listed operating company must match the imprint or T&Cs of the casino. If either does not match, caution is advised.
Real-world example: 24-7.casino is operated by Spinlab Management LLC under Licence No. ALSI-202606032-FI1. The verification seal is linked in the footer of the casino site (and on our homepage) and can be verified directly with the authority.
Anjouan vs. EU licence: an honest comparison
Plain text matters here. EU licences like that of the Malta Gaming Authority require extensive audits, mandatory player protection mechanisms, and provide players with a complaint procedure within the EU. The Anjouan licence also sets requirements — such as anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) verification —, but the overall level of auditing and protection is lower, and in case of disputes, there is no EU legal recourse. In practice, your experience depends more heavily on the individual operator than on the regulator.
What does this mean in practice? The licence alone is a minimum indicator, not a seal of quality. Also look for: RNG-certified games from known providers (Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, Evolution & Co. do not licence games to unvetted operators), transparent bonus terms, responsive customer support, documented payout history, and available limit and self-exclusion tools. For more on fast payouts, see our guide Fast Payout Casinos.
Why do casinos choose Anjouan in the first place?
Many countries do not issue their own online casino licences or make market access cost-prohibitive. Operators seeking to operate globally — often focusing on crypto payments — choose offshore jurisdictions like Anjouan or Curaçao. This also explains why crypto casinos frequently carry these licences. Read more in our guide Paying with Crypto at Casinos.
What does this mean for players in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg itself does not issue licences for private online casinos — internationally licensed operators are the standard route for players from Luxembourg. We have covered the legal situation in detail in Online Gambling in Luxembourg: 2026 Legal Situation. In short: inform yourself before playing — and note that some countries (incl. DE, FR, AT, NL, ES, UK, USA, AU) are restricted by the operator. Luxembourg is not restricted.
The limitations — what the licence does not cover
Honesty requires pointing out: An Anjouan licence guarantees no enforceable EU legal protection, and the regulator's oversight is hard to evaluate from the outside. Critics also cite the lenient licensing process. Therefore: only gamble with money you can afford to lose, set deposit and time limits, and evaluate the operator — not just the badge. Free, confidential support for gambling issues is available at anonyme-spieler.lu and gambleaware.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Anjouan licence?
A gambling licence issued by the Autonomous Island of Anjouan (Union of the Comoros) for online casinos and sports betting. It is an offshore licence — not an EU licence.
Is it as safe as an EU licence?
No. Requirements and player protection are less strict than MGA or UKGC, and there is no EU legal recourse. Check the operator yourself — games, payouts, support, limits.
How do I check if the licence is authentic?
Via the verification seal leading to the official authority validation page. Domain and operating company must match the casino details.
Which licence does 24-7.casino hold?
The operator is Spinlab Management LLC, licensed by the government of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Licence No. ALSI-202606032-FI1 — not an EU or Luxembourg licence.
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This is general information and not legal advice. Details regarding licence and operator are provided by the operator/regulatory body (as of July 2026).