Background
Tobique Gaming Act 2023 (Tobique First Nation, New Brunswick). TGC issues directly without master/sublicence model. Coverage: casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo, lottery in a single licence. Less mature than Curaçao or Kahnawake on dispute resolution but improving payment-processor and B2B acceptance through 2025-26.
How do you apply for the TGC licence?
TGC application (integrity, technical, financial). Background checks. Software certification.
How much does the TGC licence cost?
Year-1 €36,000, annual renewal €18,000, plus annual compliance fee ~€7,000. Zero GGR tax. Single licence covering casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo, lottery. No requirement for local entity, server, or staff.
How long does the TGC licence take?
Tobique Gaming Commission issues directly. First licences awarded April 2024 (SOFTSWISS as initial accredited licensee). Some advisers report sub-1-week timelines with pre-approval.
What are the ongoing compliance obligations for TGC?
TGC RG and AML regulations. Self-exclusion mechanism.
What are the marketing rules under TGC?
Light local rules.
The honest read
Genuine emerging alternative for operators displaced by Curaçao reform. Faster than Curaçao or Kahnawake, similar cost, regulator narrative is improving but younger. Best for operators wanting a North American-aligned, low-cost, non-Tier-1 licence.
Considering TGC for your operator?
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