Curaçao to End Sub-Licensing System on October 15
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) will officially conclude the transitional period for former sublicensees on October 15, 2025, fully phasing out the sub-licensing framework.
Regulatory Changes
According to the CGA, operators who previously operated under sub-licenses have already submitted applications for direct licenses. These applications have been processed: some granted, others approved pending payment, and some rejected.
Once payment is completed, a new license with a green digital seal is issued, replacing the temporary orange one. Using the “Orange Seal” after October 15, 2025 will be considered a regulatory violation.
What Happens to the Orange Seal
The CGA has officially stated that the use of the “Certificate of Operation” (also known as the “Orange Seal”), which served as a temporary measure to help former sublicensees transition into the LOK framework, will be fully terminated on October 15, 2025.
Required Actions for Operators
- Complete payments for submitted license applications
- update the domain status in the CGA portal from ‘under sub-license’ to ‘under application’ in order to obtain the Green Seal
- Ensure that only the green seal is in use by the deadline
License Requirements
The regulator emphasizes: operators who continue to display the orange digital seal after the deadline will be in breach of regulations and risk losing their right to operate.
| Seal | Status | Valid Until |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Seal | Temporary, invalid after deadline | October 15, 2025 |
| Green Seal | Full license | Indefinitely (subject to compliance) |
Conclusion
As of October 15, 2025, the sub-licensing system in Curaçao will be fully discontinued. Operators must transition to direct CGA licenses without delay and display only the green digital seal going forward.