This is a picture of Emerald Casino at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort, one of the bigger Curacao casino resort. You can read about casino gambling laws, licensing and taxation of online casinos, and you can find a list of Curacao casinos and licensed, legally operating online casinos, which accept players from the country on this page.

Curacao online casinos

This is a guide to brick and mortar as well as online casinos in Curacao (officially the Country of Curaçao, a Caribbean offshore tax haven, independent only since 2010 ,a constituent country of the Kingdom of Netherlands, probably the biggest online gambling hub in the world). Find out which are the best casinos and online casino sites in Curacao, or learn more about the legal status, taxation, age requirement and licensing of casino gambling in the country.

 

Online casinos in Curaçao

Legal status of online casino gambling: legal, requires a licence from the Curaçao Gaming Control Board

 

Online casino gambling is legal in Curacao since 1993 (but e-gaming licenses are only issued since 1996) according to the the National Ordinance on Offshore Games of Hazard (Landsverordening buitengaatse hazardspelen 1993)*.

In fact, Curacao was among the Caribbean offshore tax havens (alongside: Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, Aruba), which were the first countries to legalise online casinos in the 90s, and were the first to issue licenses to international operators, back in 1996. Online casino operators must obtain a licence from the Curacao Gambling Control Board to be able to offer their services legally within and in Curacao (accepting local residents is also possible, but the company needs special permission from the Curaçao Gaming Control Board).

Curacao is a constituent country of the Kingdom of Netherlands since 2010, and has the right to legislate for itself, and thereby to create its own gambling laws.  However, recently, the Netherlands, using a recent bailout, due to the COVID-19, started pressuring the island country to have more of a control over how they handle offshore online gambling licensing, and how, and what the hundreds of licensed platforms can do (details are below in the licensing section).

Even though Curacao has been offering online casino licences for over 20 years, Curacaoan online casinos were not seen as exceptionally reliable (UPDATE 2021: prior to 2021, this is changing for the better, and right now, the Curacao license is the best possible Caribbean license a company can get, all in all). Additionally, the the environment is very laissez faire and pro business, this, coupled with low taxation (4% effective tax rate for online casinos from 2021, e.g.: for context, compare to to a typical 30%+ crippling effective tax rate for a European company, which doesn’t even include taxes on wages…) makes it ideal for online gambling companies, especially those who are starting out. Still, there is a lot more work to be done, but they are on the right track, time will tell.

/Comment: The truth is, without offshore licensing hubs, the online gambling industry would only consist of state owned lottery operators, who operate with a special, lower tax, have a special status, regular laws don’t apply to them, and many of them already do more than lottery (usually sports betting, a few of them already have online casinos too, and e.g.: in Canada, they operate casinos too) + corrupt private companies with connections to politicians, lawmakers and the 1%. Therefore, whenever you hear criticism of offshore casinos, keep in mind, it’s because the governments, specifically those who have their hand in the pot, want a bigger slice of the pie… Don’ t be fooled, the are just as bad as those, whom they criticize. It’s a rotten world, both sides are bad, the only question is, who is the worse, and that’s up to you to decide…./

 

Can tourists play online while visiting Curaçao?

Yes, the laws discussed here only apply to residents of the country, if you are a tourist (or a non-citizen expat, or illegal), you can play online freely while enjoying your vacation.

 

Online casino licensing and regulatory body of Curacao:

Curacao, along with the other Caribbean tax havens, were among the first countries in the world to regulate online gambling and issue internet gambling, specifically online casino licenses (they were barely regulated, minimal if any oversight, bad reputation, lots of scandals, some haven’t improved since, but Curacao is improving). The Curacao gaming licensing authority has been issuing online gambling licences since 1996. Online gambling sites who wish to have their services available in Curacao must apply for an online gambling licence. A licence covers games of chance, games of skill (e.g. poker), sports betting and other forms of betting, online and offline. Whether, you want to establish a land-based gambling establishment or some kind of online betting, wagering platform, you need to contact the Curaçao Gaming Control Board, which will help you get in touch with a master license holder. There is no separate online casino license.

There are two different kinds of license: the master license, and the sub-license. The Minister of Justice has sole discretionary power to issue master licenses (it’s not easy to get, it’s pretty much invitation only, for VIP companies with a lot of money, and a long presence in the country, there are only 4 master license holders). Both master licenses and sub-licenses allow the holder to conduct all kinds of gambling activities, but the key difference is that master licenses also allow the holder to issue sub-licenses (of which there are hundreds).

The following are the minimum requirements for a licence regardless of the type:

  • a company incorporated in the Country of Curacao (offices need to be located in the country)
  • Original Utility Bill (not older than 3 months)
  • Copy of passport
  • Resume (CV)
  • Original certificate of good conduct
  • Original bank reference letter
  • Professional reference letter
  • Second ID

 

The fees for a master gambling license in Curacao are still very low: 60,000 ANG (or about $34,000) setup fee and then 10,000 ANG (about $5,600) per month for the first two years. After that, the operator can negotiate with the government of Curacao for fees going forward.

The 4 master license holders are:

  • Cyberluck Curacao N.V. (Curacao-eGaming) #1668/JAZ
  • Gaming Curacao (GC) #365/JAZ
  • Curacao Interactive Licensing N.V. (CIL) #5536/JAZ
  • Antillephone NV #8048/JAZ

 

The sub license fees depend on the master license holder, but are generally very low. Licensed online casinos can not accept players from Belize, UK, USA and several EU countries like Germany and the Netherlands. And they also cannot accept players from jurisdictions where no form of online gambling is permitted e.g. Brunei, UAE, North Korea, Lebanon.

Players from Curacao: Accepting local residents is also possible (unlike in most other Caribbean licensing hubs), but the turnover generated through trading with, or providing services to residents of Curaçao may not exceed 25% of the turnover, per item. If business is conducted with residents of Curaçao, the company has to file a request with the Curaçao Gaming Control Board. If permission is granted, the company will receive a list of conditions that will have to be met.

Licensed companies can also accept deposits, and pay out winnings in cryptocurrencies.

 

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Taxation of online casino sites in Curacao: Curacao is a pro-business tax haven, therefore, the corporate tax is 2%, and gambling companies only pay a 2% tax on net profits (from 2021 onward, at the time of writing this is not yet implemented, but it should be, sometime in 2021).

 

For the players, taxation of gambling winnings in Curacao: not taxable

 

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Age requirement of online casinos in Curacao: 18+

 

Sources, main pieces of online casino gambling legislation:

*National Ordinance on Offshore Games of Hazard (Landsverordening buitengaatse hazardspelen 1993)

 

Online casinos accepting players from Curaçao

The following online gambling websites accept players from Curaçao:

 

 

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Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

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Type of game: Count towards wagering requirement: 
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Table games 10%
Blackjack or video poke 10%
Slots 100%
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat 0% - Forbidden!
 
Wagering limitation:
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Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

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Game types: Contribution:
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Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy 20%
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker 10%
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps 5%
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft 0%
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Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

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All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
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Playthrough requirement:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.

Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) 100%
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games 0%

 

 

 

Land-based casinos in Curacao

Legal status of casino gambling establishments: legal, requires a licence from the Curaçao Gaming Control Board

 

Just like online casino gambling, land-based casinos are legal and regulated in Curacao. In fact, the island of Curacao is a popular tourist destinations among Americans who also like to visit casinos while on vacation. Tourism accounts for a significant part of Curacao’s GDP, about 20%* (not as much as most Caribbean islands actually, but still very significant), and tourism is boosted by the presence of the casinos (quite a lot actually, for a country of only 158 K people), namely 10 casinos, and about 5 slot halls, 15 gaming venues all together, UPDATE COVID-19: down from about 20 gambling establishments, before the coronavirus (to put it into context, in comparison, a similarly sized, not offshore, not frequented by tourists, regular country with regular taxation, has 1 or 2 casinos + 2-3 slot halls max).

All casino operators must apply for a licence at the Curacao Gaming Control Board in order to operate a casino legally (details are below). Casinos in Curacao are operated as part of a larger hotel complex, which is logical, seeing as tourists constitute the main player base (it’s also mandatory, by law, although, some casinos are only “technically attached” to a hotel, but not physically, will see it on the list below, if it’s not physically possible to put a casino inside or right next to the casino, at least, that’s the official explanation…).

The main pieces of gambling legislation relevant to casinos, land-based gambling establishments are the GCB-Guideline Responsible Gaming 2012**, the GCB-license regulation on Sports Betting  2013***, the Regulations for Live Bingo Operations 2016****, and the Regulations for Card Games  2016***** (as you can see, the tendency is for more and better regulation over the years, unlike in the other Caribbean licensing hubs, this is why I consider their gambling licenses to be best you can get in the Caribbean).

Additionally, in accordance with the casino licence conditions, as declared by the Gaming Control Board, all land-based casinos must be attached to a hotel or hotel complex and be “focused on the international market for tourism”.******

The capital of Curacao, Willemstad has the most gambling opportunities on the island (10 of the 15 gambling establishments are located there). The largest casino in Curacao is the Carnaval Casino at Renessaince Resort. Carnaval Casino has more than 300 gaming machines available, and offers several table games as well, such as poker, blackjack and roulette, details can be found below. And even though Carnaval Casino is not small, the others, on average, are on the smaller side, especially compared to US casinos (which are usually 3-4x as big).

 

Sources, main pieces of brick & mortar, offline casino legislation:

*GDP contribution of tourism of Curaçao from 2015 to 201
**GCB-Guideline Responsible Gaming | July 2012
***GCB-license regulation on Sports Betting | December 2013
****Regulations for Live Bingo Operations | March 2016
*****Regulations for Card Games | March 2016
******Casino licence condition (Gaming Control Board Curacao)

 

Can locals visit the casinos in Curacao?

Although the casinos are mainly aimed at tourists, locals may also enter and play at casinos in Curacao. There are currently about a dozen casinos in operation on the island. This is considered by many to be an oversupply of casinos, and there are often casinos for sale in Curacao.

 

Casino licensing and regulatory body of Curacao:

Whether, you want to establish a land-based gambling establishment or some kind of online betting, wagering platform, you need to contact the Curaçao Gaming Control Board. The details were already discussed above at the online casino segment, check that section above, the same applies to land-based casinos too.

 

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Taxation of casinos in Curacao: Curacao is a pro-business tax haven, therefore, the corporate tax is 2%, and gambling companies only pay a 2% tax on net profits (the 2% only applies to online gambling companies, offline only wagering is not taxed with an extra gambling tax).

 

For the players, taxation of gambling winnings in Curacao: not taxable

 

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Age requirement of casino venues in Curacao: 18+

 

List of the TOP 5 best and biggest casinos in Curacao

1., Carnaval Casino at the Renaissance Resort
This is a picture of the front entrance of Carnaval Casino at the Renaissance Resort. This is the first element of this TOP 5 list of all the best and biggest brick & mortar casino gambling establishments in Curaçao. You can find the other gambling establishments on this list below this one. To the right of the picture you can read more about this casino.

Carnaval Casino

Carnaval Casino, address: Baden Powellweg 1, Willemstad

Renaissance Curacao Resort houses the currently biggest casino of the island, the 11,000 square feet Wind Creek Carnival Casino. Just like most casinos in the country, this is also located in Willemstad, the capital of the Country of Curacao.

 

Games: around 300 gaming machines (slots+video poker), around 12 tables (roulette, blackjack, 6 poker tables- Three Card Poker and Caribbean Stud)

 

Video of Wind Creek Carnival Casino:

 

Opening hours: 24/7

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: no official dress code

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the casino gets very good reviews, 4.5/5, on reviews sites, one of the best reviewed casino In Curacao

 

18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

2., Princess Casino at Sunscape Resort & Spa
This is a picture of the front entrance of Princess Casino at Sunscape Resort & Spa, the second biggest gaming venue in Curacao. To the right of the picture you can read more about this casino.

Princess Casino

Princess Casino, address: Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard # 78, Willemstad Curacao

Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino boasts one of the largest and most visited casinos on the island of Curaçao, the Princess Casino.

Games: around 300 gaming machines (slots+video poker, $0.05 – $1.00 minimum bets), around 12 tables (3 American Roulette, 4 blackjack, 2 Caribbean Stud Poker + 3 additional poker tables)

The casino has a VIP room.

 

Video of Princess Casino:

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Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday), and 10 a.m.to 4 a.m. (Friday & Saturday)

Table games are open Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: no official dress code

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the reviews barely mention the casino, and focus on the hotel, resort and other amenities instead, therefore, a meta review analysis is not possible

 

18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

3., San Marco Hotel & Casino
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San Marco Hotel & Casino

San Marco Hotel & Casino, address: Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard # 78, Willemstad Curacao

This gambling establishment is located in the capital, is at least 10 years old (probably open since 1997, but difficult to find reliable sources) and the hotel, in which it is located, has very good reviews (the hotel is even older, open since 1959). Despite this, it doesn’t have that much info online (no webpage, just a neglected social media page with barely any info, and weird spammy links). Therefore, all the info here is from secondary sources, reviews, forum posts, social media posts. Because of this, I can not guarantee the accuracy of the information below.

 

Games: around 200 slots, around 5 tables (roulette, poker and black jack tables)

 

Video of San Marco Casino & Hotel:

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Opening hours: 10:00am to 2:00am, daily

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: no official dress code

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the reviews barely mention the casino, and focus on the hotel, resort and other amenities instead (which has pretty good reviews), therefore, a meta review analysis is not possible

 

18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

4., Dreams Curaçao Resort Spa & Casino
This is a picture of the private beach of Dreams Curaçao Resort Spa & Casino. To the right of the picture you can read more about this casino.

Dreams Curaçao Resort Spa & Casino

Dreams Curaçao Resort Spa & Casino, address: 78 Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Willemstad

Formerly Hilton Curacao Casino, renamed i n2019, in operation since 1967. This resort is the physical representation of the words “paradise” and “vacation”. The most beautiful resort of the island (and the most expensive too). They also have a casino, but just like many luxury resorts, in order to appear family friendly, they don’t have any info about their casino on their website (barely even mentioned). What little info there is, is from secondary sources (reviews, social media posts, casino directories, listing websites). I hope the information is accurate, but as always, without an official source, I can not guarantee it.

 

Games: around 200 slots, around 10 tables (blackjack, American Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker)

Large casino with two bars, a bingo hall, the only poker room in Curaçao and the only sportsbook with live betting.

 

Video of Dreams Curaçao Resort Spa & Casino:

The video sadly does not show the casino, there are no videos of the casino online, only of the resort and hotel. If you know of a video about the casino (preferably an embeddable video) please drop a link to it in the comments section.

 

Opening hours: Friday to Sunday 10am – 4am, otherwise 10am – 3am

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: no official dress code

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the reviews barely mention the casino, and focus on the hotel, resort and other amenities instead (which has pretty good reviews), therefore, a meta review analysis is not possible

 

18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

5., Hill Ross Casino at Trupial Inn Hotel
This is a picture of the front entrance of Trupial Inn Hotel, where Hill Ross Casino is located, the fifth best casino of Curacao. This is the firth and final element of this list of the TOP 5 best and biggest casinos in the Country of Curacao. You can find the other elements on this list above this casino. To the right of the picture, you can read more about this casino.

Hill Ross Casino

Hill Ross Casino, address: 5 Groot Davelaarweg, Willemstad

Hill Ross Casino is located within the Trupial Inn Hotel (which is a gorgeous, but smaller, and more affordable place to stay, a great alternative to all the big hotel chains o nthe island).

“Hill Ross Casino is the coziest casino on the island with free drinks on the house while you play.” – according to their official website.

Live entertainment on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

 

Games: around 100 slots, around 5 tables (black jack, poker and roulette)

 

Video of Hill Ross Casino:

This is a pretty bad video, I know. But this is the best I could find. If you know of a video that features the casino, please drop a link to it in the comments section (preferably an embeddable video, but anything’s fine).

 

Opening hours: Open daily from 10:00 am. till 4:00 am.

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: no official dress code

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the casino has good reviews, 3.5/5, no major problems, but the machines are older and some doesn’t work, some say the staff is “unfreindly, looks miserable and overworked” but that’s all, most reviews focus on the hotels, and barely mention the casino

 

18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

 

The following casinos were on the list previously, but are now closed, mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting decrease in tourism, but some went bankrupt even earlier:

  • Holiday Beach Resort and Casino
  • Awasa Casino in Otrobanda Hotel
  • Holiday Beach Resort and Casino
  • Emerald Casino within the Curacao Marriott Beach Resort (no longer hasa casino after the multi million $ renovations)
  • Diamond Casino at Papagayo Beach Resort

 

 

Bitcoin, cryptocurrency casinos in Curacao

Cryptocurrencies (e.g.: bitcoin, litecoin, etheruem) are not specifically regulated in Curacao. None of the land-based casinos accept crypto, at least according to their official websites (if you know of a casino that accepts cryptocurrency in Curacao, please leave a message in the comments section).

Curacao also hosts multiple bitcoin gambling sites including a Bitcoin sports betting site, BetVIP and at least one bitcoin casino: bitcasino.io. Which means, the Curaçao Gaming Control Board has no issues with crypto usage, which makes it de facto legal but not specifically regulated.

 

Other forms of online gambling in Curacao

The legal status of various forms of online gambling in Curacao is practically the same as that of online casinos. This is due to the fact that there is no specific licence for the different forms of online gambling. All of these forms are covered by a single licensing system.

Online gambling operators must apply for a licence from the Curaçao Gaming Control Board if they wish to receive a master licence. Master licences cover all forms of online gambling, including: online poker, online bingo and, of course, online casinos. Companies with a master gambling licence may also issue sublicences to other operators.

Curacao has a national lottery, the Landsloterij, previously known as the lottery of the Netherlands Antilles. However, the national lottery of Curacao does not sell lottery tickets online. Lottery is a national monopoly in Curacao (selling lottery tickets in Curacao is a monopoly, but selling lottery tickets online, with a license from Curacao is okay, due to this, there are multiple licensed online lotteries licensed here).

 

The following online gambling websites accept players from Curaçao:

 

 

Miami Club Digital Casino Destination

This is the banner advertisement of the gambling website Miami Club, it displays the various bonuses and promotional offers currently available at the digital gambling website, including their terms and conditions and legally mandated player protection information. The picture acts as a link and by clicking on it you will be taken to the electronic wagering platforms, where you can check out the most recent 2022 bonuses, codes, promos and you can register and play if your over the age of 18 (you can try out the games for free, no registration is needed for the free to play mode).

Miami Club online casino, 18+

  • Welcome bonus, 100% up to $100 on your first 8x deposit (up to $800 total)
  • Exclusive bonus code: MIFREE20, $20.00 free, every month, not just for new players, for returning players as well
  • Free spins, use coupon HOTWINGS to get 150% up to $150 plus 30 spins on the Funky Chicken 5-reel, limited time only (by the time you are reading it probably expired, only valid for a few days)

USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Check the gambling website for the most recent bouse promotions and playthrough requirement and wagering limitation information. The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 40x times before withdrawal, depending on the type.
Type of game: Count towards wagering requirement: 
Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - 100%
Table games 10%
Blackjack or video poke 10%
Slots 100%
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat 0% - Forbidden!
 
Wagering limitation:
  • UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
  • Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
  • Bonuses cannot be combined.
  • Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.

Bet Online Casino, Bookmaker & Poker

This is the promo banner of Bet Online, the US-friendly digital bookmaker, internet poker and online casino website. The banner provides information about the latest 2022 promotional offers and bonus codes, which are offered currently by the gambling platform to new and returning players. This picture acts as a link. By clicking on it you will be taken to the website of betonline.ag, where you can register and start playing if you create a player account (must be 18+).

Bet Online casino, poker and sportsbook

  • Welcome bonus, $3000, 100% up to $1,000 on your first three deposits. Use the code BOLCASINO
  • 25% - 50% sports betting reload on every qualifying bet, code: LIFEBONUS  (for the 25% bonus) and BOL1000 (for the 50% bonus)
  • +100% welcome match bonus up to 100% on your first deposit using bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, ripple, litecoin or DASH. No code required + 5% crypto boost afterwards on future deposits
  • 100% poker bonus
  • 10% weekly rebate, cashback for returning players

You can read the review of BetOnline here. List of countries, from which they do not accept players can be found in the review and below. North American players accepted.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date).
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
  • Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
  • Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
  • Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
  • Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
  • In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
  • Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.

Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) 100%
Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy 20%
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker 10%
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps 5%
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft 0%
This only applies to casino bonuses, sports betting or poker bonuses have different wagering limitations (can be found on the company's website). BetOnline does not accept players from:

Fair Go Aussie Themed Casino

This is a banner of Fair Go internet casino website's current 2022 promotions, bonuses. FairGo is an Australian ("Aussie") themed casino, which accepts players from Australia and New Zealand. The picture also act as a link, by clicking on it you will be taken to the free to play area of the digital gambling website, where you can try out their games for free without spending any money, and you can register a real player account if you are 18 or older. Terms and conditions and requirements can be seen below the banner and on the casino's website.

FairGo - click to check out the digital casino, latest promotions, offers, hundreds of pokies, Aussie players welcome

Promotions:
  • 100% welcome bonus up to $200, on your first 5 deposits (total $500), coupon code: WELCOME
  • 100 free spins with code: DOD-GOW (limited time only, please let me know when the code expires)
  • 150% bonus and 50 spins on the new slot Lil Red ($20 minimum deposit requirement), coupon code: LILRED150, or on the slot Hyperwins, bonus code: GETHYPED
  • Special Neosurf bonus, deposit using Neosurf and get a 200% welcome bonus (only once per player), promo code: 200-NEO

Only one bonus can be active at a time. North American players are accepted at the casino. FairGo Casino does not accept players from: Moldova, Israel, UK. You can read the full review of Fair Go casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Disclaimer: The casinos is not actually an Australian online casino, the company is not registered in Australia, it's only "Aussie" themed.
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
  • Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
  • Only one bonus can be active at a time.
  • Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
  • No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.

Playthrough requirement:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.

Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) 100%
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games 0%

 

This article supplements the general guide to the legal status of gambling in Curacao.

 

Simon’s Guide to Land-based and Online Casinos in Curacao is part of Simon’s Online Casino Guide.

 

Last updated: 2023-01-30

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Simon's Guide to Land-based and Online Casinos in Curacao
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