Belize Gambling License Information Update
Wednesday, March 21st, 2007Hello world!
Introduction:
“Online Gaming” means — (a) any gaming, where any player enters or may enter the game, or takes or may take any step in the game, by means of a telecommunication; (b) the negotiating or receiving of any bet by means of a telecommunication; or(c) any lottery in which any participant acquires or may acquire a chance by means of a telecommunication.
A person “conducts” online gaming where —(a) in the case of gaming or a lottery, he takes part in its organization, management or promotion; (b) in the case of a bet, he carries on any business involving the negotiating or receiving of the bet; or (c) he maintains, or permits to be maintained, in Belize any computer or other device on or by means of which the game or lottery is operated, or the bet is received, as the case may be.
Who can apply?
any person who conducts or intends to conduct any online gaming in or from within Belize, or who routes or intends to route any online gaming into or through Belize, shall apply to the Board for a licence.
International Business Company Requirement:
The Committee may for and on behalf of the Board, grant to any person, being a company limited by shares and incorporated in Belize under the International Business Companies Act, a licence authorising it to conduct online gaming —(a) of any prescribed description; or (b) of such prescribed descriptions as are specified in the licence.
License Type:
Online Gaming Licence
Fees:
Non refundable application fee – US$5,000.00
Annual license fee – US $10,000.00
Routing Fee – 0.75% of annual gross revenues, or US$250,000.00, whichever is greater. (This fee is only applicable to online gaming companies that do not operate from Belize but route online gaming activities to or through Belize) (more…)

