"Licensed" tells you a regulator signed off on a casino. It says far less about which regulator, and the choice of authority decides where complaints go, which countries the casino must block, and how much the operator has to check.
Casinos sorted by licence make those differences easy to see. Crypto-first casinos mostly hold a licence from Anjouan or Curaçao, while Malta licences remain rare among them.
Below: why the regulator matters, how the three authorities compare on the points a player can check, and ten licensed Web3 casinos grouped under Anjouan, Curaçao and Malta.
Why the Regulator Matters More Than the Badge
Each licence brings its own rulebook. The regulator sets the restricted-country list, the complaint route, the checks on owners and the duties around player funds and responsible gambling.
Two casinos with similar lobbies can offer very different recourse if a withdrawal stalls. Our offshore licences explainer covers the legal background in depth.
Three Regulators on the Points You Can Check
|
Point to check |
Anjouan |
Curaçao |
Malta |
|
Issuing body |
Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority |
Curaçao Gaming Authority |
Malta Gaming Authority |
|
Legal basis |
Computer Gaming Licensing Act, 2005 |
National Ordinance on Games of Chance, in force December 2024 |
Gaming Act, 2018 |
|
Public lookup |
Licence references on operator sites |
Public register of licence holders |
Public register of licensees |
|
Crypto stance |
Crypto-friendly |
Crypto-friendly |
Prior approval needed for virtual financial assets |
|
Player complaints |
Through the authority, after the operator |
Through the authority, after the operator |
Formal player support unit |
Last verified: September 2026
The table explains the distribution below. Anjouan and Curaçao host most crypto-first casinos, while Malta's approval process for virtual assets keeps its list of licensees that take crypto short.
10 Licensed Web3 Casinos, Group by Group
Order inside each group weighs licence transparency, game range and coin range. Numbers continue from one group to the next.
Anjouan
1. Dexsport
Dexsport holds its Anjouan licence through Dexapp LTD. Its lobby passes 7,500 games from more than 45 studios, with roughly 870 live tables and 62 titles tagged provably fair.
The cashier takes 56 assets across 26 networks, and one account covers casino, sportsbook and stablecoin prediction markets. Residents of Russia and Belarus face a block under its terms.
2. BC.Game
BC.Game left Curaçao at the end of 2024 after a court decision and now holds an Anjouan licence under Twocent Technology Ltd, a company registered in Belize. Its Anjouan licence excludes players in the UK, the US, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Australia and Austria. The cashier ranks among the broadest in the sector.
3. CoinPoker
CoinPoker operates through Precise Interactive Inc. of Panama under an Anjouan licence. Poker remains its core product, with more than 4,000 casino games beside it, and its cashier accepts BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL, TRX, BNB and POL.
4. Duel
Duel launched in July 2025 under Immortal Snail LLC, registered in Nevis, with an Anjouan licence. Its in-house Duel Originals list stated returns of 99.9% to 100%, and third-party slots earn rakeback. As the youngest brand here, Duel has the shortest track record.
Curaçao
5. Stake
Stake holds a direct licence from the Curaçao Gaming Authority through Medium Rare N.V. Its lobby mixes a large third-party catalogue with in-house originals, and a separate sportsbook shares the same account.
6. Cloudbet
Cloudbet has operated since 2013, and Halcyon Super Holdings B.V. holds its licence from the Curaçao Gaming Authority. That long record gives players years of history to research before a deposit.
7. Rollbit
Rollbit appears on the Curaçao register under Bull Gaming N.V. Next to its casino it offers a sportsbook and a crypto futures desk, so the licence covers a wider product mix than a pure casino.
8. Shuffle
Shuffle operates under a Curaçao licence held by Natural Nine B.V. Its SHFL token works as a casino currency next to major coins, and one balance covers casino and sportsbook alike.
9. 1win
1Win N.V., the company behind 1win, holds a licence listed by the Curaçao regulator. Its broad lobby added wallet registration through MetaMask, Trust Wallet and WalletConnect in 2026.
Malta
10. Vbet
Vbet operates through Vivaro Limited, an MGA licensee. In 2023 the Malta Gaming Authority allowed Vivaro to accept crypto deposits under its sandbox for virtual financial assets. Crypto options vary by country, so confirm them in the cashier before you fund an account.
Reading a Group Before a Deposit
Each group points to a different set of checks. For Anjouan brands, confirm the licence reference and read the excluded-territories list. For Curaçao brands, search the operator name on the public register.
For the rare Malta licensee, check whether crypto deposits apply in your country at all. Our five-step licence check walks through each step.
Conclusion
Ten licensed Web3 casinos split three ways tell a clear story. Four hold Anjouan licences, Dexsport, BC.Game, CoinPoker and Duel among them, five hold Curaçao licences, and only Vbet represents Malta, a reflection of how rarely the MGA approves crypto.
Dexsport heads the list on the strength of a large lobby, a cashier across 26 networks and an operator named in plain view. The regulator behind each badge shapes complaints and country rules more than any lobby feature.
Check the law where you live, play only at legal age, and expect that KYC or AML checks may apply. Responsible gambling matters under every licence.
Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Licence details reflect published information as of September 2026, and licences, operators, restricted countries and supported assets change, so check each regulator's register and each platform's current terms before you deposit. Some platforms named here may not be available where you live. Casino games involve risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please play responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age.