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Curaçao CGA licensing portal update — what to check
Direct answer: After a data breach, the Curaçao Gaming Authority permanently retired its old online licensing portal and introduced a temporary replacement for applications, the licence register, and digital-seal checks. Existing CGA licences remain valid — still verify the licence number and operator terms yourself before you deposit.
By Jesper Johanson · How we review · · 18+
In October 2026 the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) confirmed that its previous online licensing portal would not return after unauthorised access and a large document leak. Industry coverage reported that a temporary portal went live to keep licensing and register checks running while a longer-term system is built.
For players, the important line from the regulator is continuity: closing the old portal does not cancel existing licences. Operators still have to meet their obligations. What changed is how the public and licensees use the CGA’s digital tools — including the licence register and any digital seal that showed a site held a valid CGA licence.
Several AskCasinoAI partners list Curaçao Gaming Authority licences in our data (for example Cashy and BitStarz under OGL/2024/165/0185). A checkable licence number is a useful signal. It is not a payout guarantee, a government endorsement of every withdrawal, or proof that a welcome bonus will pay out the way an ad implies.
What to do before you deposit: (1) confirm the licence number on the operator site and against the CGA register when it is available on the temporary portal, (2) complete KYC early if you plan to withdraw, (3) read welcome wagering and country eligibility on the operator’s own terms, and (4) start with an amount you can afford to lose. If a register page is temporarily hard to reach during the transition, that is a reason to slow down — not a reason to skip checks.
AskCasinoAI only lists partners we publish with verified fields in our data. We update reviews when licence or offer facts change. Treat third-party news as a prompt to re-check, not as a substitute for the regulator register and the operator T&Cs.
Jesper's take
Portal drama is noisy; the player job stays boring and useful: check the OGL number, the operator company, and the live bonus terms. I would not deposit solely because a temporary register is “back online” — I would deposit only after those three still match what you expected. If the seal or register looks broken during the cutover, wait.
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Comparing partners that list Curaçao licences? Open a published review, or run the free AI matcher with your country locked — then verify the licence and terms on the operator site before you Play.
FAQ
- Did the Curaçao data breach cancel casino licences?
- Direct answer: No. Public reporting of the CGA’s position is that shutting the old portal does not invalidate existing licences. Operators must still meet regulatory obligations — always confirm the live register and operator terms yourself.
- Can I still check a Curaçao licence number?
- Direct answer: The CGA moved to a temporary portal for register and related checks after retiring the breached system. Use the current CGA tools and the number printed on the operator site — do not rely on screenshots or affiliate badges alone.
- Which AskCasinoAI partners use Curaçao licences?
- Direct answer: Several published partners list Curaçao Gaming Authority licences in our data — including Cashy and BitStarz (Gareton B.V., OGL/2024/165/0185). See each review for the fields we publish; verify live on the operator and register.
- Does a Curaçao licence mean payouts are guaranteed?
- Direct answer: No. A licence means a regulator authorised the operator under its rules. It does not guarantee wins, instant withdrawals, or that a welcome bonus will clear the way an ad suggests.