The Commission is nonpartisan and fully independent, upholding the very highest international standards for eGaming.
Currently, over 30 companies and over 100 websites are licensed under the gaming laws of Alderney.
Otherwise, Alderney is a separate jurisdiction with its own legislation and taxation.
The island covers 3 square miles of land and has a population of just over 2,000.
Though it is an independent jurisdiction, for taxation purposes it is considered part of Guernsey.
The island quickly gathered investors looking to set up shop on Alderney.
Its low taxation rate and access to the UK market have been the main selling point for operators.
Category 1 Licence
This is a B2C licence that permits the operator to organise gambling operations.
This includes registration and verification of players, contractual relationships with players and fund management of players.
Category 2 Licence
This B2B licence permits operators to provide a gambling platform.
The operator must have a registered company that is located either in Alderney or Guernsey.
Hosting Certificate
Operators have to host their Gambling Equipment in Certified Hosting Facilities.
These can be based in Guernsey or can be from anywhere else in the world.
Key Individual Certificate
Category 1 Licensees must have a Key Individual who represents the company.
A Key Individual must be proposed and then deposits must be made to the Alderney Gambling Control Commission.
The deposit fees are:
In all cases, there is a modification fee of 100.
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has rather high fees, comparable with the UK Gambling Commission.
However, after paying these fixed annual fees, there is no tax on the NGY.
Multiple Licensing
Companies that acquire a licence with the Alderney Gambling Control Commission can launch multiple sites.
This gives way to more specialised casinos and sportsbooks, boosting competition.
As a player, this will mean better deals and bigger bonuses.
This puts plenty of top-quality content on the table, which operators can supply to their customers.
This not only enforces safety but it can reduce the processing time casinos need when you request a withdrawal.
Here are some considerations you will want to keep in mind with Alderney-licensed establishments.
Limited Options
Not all operators can obtain licences with the Alderney Gambling Control Commission.
The large fees will rule out most of the startups and smaller companies.
The huge amount of paperwork ensures that all aspects of a casino or sportsbooks operation are legitimate.
The Commission is stringent when it comes to approving any new applicants.
Whilst this may turn some operators away, it also ensures a high standard in the market.
