Online poker is legal in Curaçao under the comprehensive gambling framework that underwent significant reforms in 2024. The legal foundation was strengthened with the new National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), which officially came into effect on December 24, 2024, creating a more robust regulatory structure for all forms of online gambling including poker (1). As a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Curaçao's legal structure is based on sound Dutch civil law, providing stability and legitimacy for online gambling operations.
The regulatory oversight has been transferred to the newly established Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), which replaced the previous Gaming Control Board system in 2023 as an independent government entity responsible for licensing and regulating all gambling activities (2). The CGA serves as the central authority for issuing both B2C and B2B licenses, ensuring stricter control and supervision of gambling operations. Under the Curaçao license, operators have the liberty to offer a wide array of gambling activities including poker under one comprehensive umbrella license.
"The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) is an independent regulatory body responsible for overseeing and supervising the gaming industry in Curaçao, including sports betting, casino gaming, and poker."
The recent legislative overhaul has positioned Curaçao as a more credible and well-regulated jurisdiction for online poker operations. The new framework discontinues the previous license-sharing system and introduces enhanced regulatory requirements aimed at improving the jurisdiction's licensing reputation. However, as of December 2024, the application process for new online gaming licenses is temporarily closed while the CGA prepares new application forms that conform with the updated legislation, with the process expected to reopen under the new regulatory framework.
Source:
https://portal.gamingcontrolcuracao.org/
https://punter2pro.com/curacao-gaming-authority-cga/
Last updated: 27-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
