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The Anjouan Gaming Authority has issued a public clarification about the limits of its internet gaming licences. The regulator said its permits are not a blanket authorization to operate in every country.
The statement came via a LinkedIn post on June 10. It followed public debate about what an Anjouan licence actually allows operators to do.
The Authority said licences are issued under the framework of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan. They cover specific activities and come with ongoing obligations for operators.
Those obligations include anti-money laundering checks, know-your-customer procedures, responsible gaming standards, and technical platform compliance. Operators must also handle complaints and get their websites approved.
The regulator can suspend or revoke licences when operators fail to meet these requirements.
What the Licence Does and Does Not Cover
The key message from the Authority was simple. An Anjouan licence is not permission to operate freely in every market around the world.
Operators remain responsible for checking local laws in any country where they advertise, take bets, or process payments. The licence covers what happens under Anjouan’s legal framework, not what is allowed elsewhere.
The regulator said it welcomes debate between jurisdictions. But it pushed back against commentary that blames the entire licensing framework for the actions of individual bad actors.
The Authority also warned against mixing up offshore licensing with local market