Crypto Casino Solution
A crypto casino settles player deposits and withdrawals in digital assets instead of card rails. The license still comes first. You need a regulator that allows virtual currency as stake, and AML and KYC that satisfy FATF. Anjouan starts at €17,828, Curaçao runs €47,450 a year for a B2C license.
A crypto casino solution is a ready online casino that takes cryptocurrency for deposits and withdrawals, with no banks or card acquirers. The solution combines three parts: the gaming platform, crypto payments, and a gambling license. MGL handles licensing, company setup, payment integration, and launch across several crypto-friendly jurisdictions.
Crypto casino solutions vary in scope, so solution, software and platform are not the same. The software is the technical product. The platform is the running environment with payments and back office. A solution is the full package that also includes the license and go-live support.
| Complete processing time | From 6 weeks (Anjouan) to 9 months (Malta) |
|---|---|
| Licensing | Multiple jurisdictions |
| Coverage | Global, excluding geo-blocked markets |
| Regulators | Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority, Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission, Curaçao Gaming Authority, Malta Gaming Authority |
| Payment | BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, USDC |
What does a crypto casino platform include?
A crypto casino platform bundles everything needed to run the site: game content from providers, a crypto payment gateway, multi-wallet support, a bonus engine, an affiliate system, a back office, and player support. Depending on the model, the license and hosting are included or arranged separately.
Game content and provider integrations
Crypto payment gateway and multi-wallet
Bonus engine and Bonus API
Affiliate system
Back office and reporting
KYC/AML tooling
24/7 support
Who is a crypto casino solution for?
A crypto casino solution fits operators who want to launch a crypto brand or add a crypto vertical to an existing one. A crypto gambling solution suits companies that need the license, the platform and the payments handled together rather than sourced separately.
iGaming operators adding a crypto vertical
Startups and new brands launching a first casino
Established online casinos moving into crypto payments
Affiliate networks moving into operations
White Label resellers
What are the advantages of a crypto casino solution?
Crypto casinos move money faster and cost less to run than card-based sites. On-chain settlement removes bank delays and card processing fees, and provably fair games let players verify outcomes themselves. The trade-off is that a crypto casino still has to meet AML and licensing rules.
Global reach: worldwide players, minus geo-blocked markets.
Faster transactions: instant deposits and withdrawals, no bank delay.
Lower fees: minimal on-chain costs versus card processing.
Provably fair: game outcomes verifiable on-chain.
Higher rewards: bigger bonuses and loyalty perks.
Better privacy: less personal data than card play.
How does a crypto casino compare with a traditional casino?
A crypto casino settles payments on-chain, while a traditional online casino runs on bank and card rails. The settlement rail drives everything else: payout speed, fee levels, how much personal data a player hands over, and whether game outcomes can be verified independently. A land-based casino pays cash instantly but offers no on-chain proof.
| Feature | Crypto casino | Fiat online casino | Land-based casino |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction speed | Instant, via crypto payment gateway | 3-5 business days | Instant at the cage |
| Personal info needed | Minimal (wallet address) | Extensive documentation | ID checks on site |
| Transaction fees | Minimal to none | High processing fees | None on cash |
| Transparency | Provably fair, verifiable on-chain | Limited operational insight | Not verifiable on-chain |
Which licenses and jurisdictions suit a crypto casino?
You license a crypto casino in a jurisdiction that allows cryptocurrency play. MGL most often recommends Anjouan for a fast, low-cost start. Costa Rica, Curaçao and Kahnawake are alternatives, and Malta is the premium EU route. In Malta, crypto play needs MGA approval under its DLT framework, and the payment side falls under MiCA. The best fit comes down to your budget and target markets.
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | License fee to regulator | Gaming tax | Time to obtain (average) | Local presence required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anjouan | Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority | From €17,828 | 0% | 6-8 weeks | None |
| Costa Rica | No gaming regulator (Data Processing License) | From $6,500 | 0% on offshore income | 5-6 weeks | Local company, office and servers in Costa Rica |
| Kahnawake | Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission | $40,000 application + $20,000/year | 0% | 3-5 months to provisional permit (full license after the 6-month provisional period) | No local company, but servers must be hosted with Mohawk Internet Technologies (MIT) in Kahnawake |
| Curaçao | Curaçao Gaming Authority (LOK) | €47,450/year (B2C), €24,490/year (B2B) | 0% gaming tax (corporate tax applies) | 3-6 months (provisional license available) | Local entity, director and office |
| Malta | Malta Gaming Authority | €5,000 application + €25,000/year (B2C Types 1-3) | Malta-player revenue only: 5% to 30 Sep 2026, 15% for casino games from 1 Oct 2026. Compliance contribution on worldwide GGR. | 4-9 months | Local entity, director and office |
Costa Rica issues no gambling license. Operators run legally through a Costa Rica company and a Data Processing License, which covers B2C and B2B under one permit and carries no tax on offshore income. The trade-off is self-regulation, servers hosted in Costa Rica, and narrower payment provider acceptance.
Minimum capital: none for Anjouan, Costa Rica, Kahnawake and Curaçao. Malta requires €40,000 for B2B and €100,000 for B2C.
The license fees listed are paid to the regulator as of August 2026 and are not the full project cost. Curaçao charges its fee annually and adds a one-off application fee of €4,592 plus €150 per UBO. The B2C figure of €47,450 combines a €24,490 license fee and a €22,960 supervisory fee; a B2B license carries the €24,490 license fee only. Company formation and advisory fees are quoted separately.
Kahnawake charges $40,000 on application and $20,000 a year after that. Server hosting at MIT is billed separately and runs at roughly $200 to $1,500 a month depending on operation volume, as reported by operators; MIT does not publish its rates. The commission issues a provisional permit in 3 to 5 months, and the full license follows after the six-month provisional period, so the end-to-end timeline runs 9 to 10 months.
Curaçao charges no tax on gaming revenue, but corporate tax still applies, at about 2% under the e-zone regime. Curaçao no longer issues sub-licenses either: since the LOK came into force, every operator holds its own license from the CGA.
Malta charges gaming tax only on revenue from players based in Malta, so revenue from players in other markets falls outside its scope. The compliance contribution is calculated separately, on worldwide gaming revenue, and corporate tax is separate again, at an effective rate of about 5%.
Fees are shown in the currency each regulator charges: US dollars for Costa Rica and Kahnawake, euros for Anjouan, Curaçao and Malta. Costa Rica renewals start at $5,000 a year.
Anjouan and Kahnawake do not require a local company, so operators usually incorporate in Belize, Costa Rica or the British Virgin Islands. Curaçao and Malta require a local company instead, and Malta requires two.
For the full detail on each route, see the Anjouan license, Costa Rica license, Kahnawake license, Curaçao license and Malta license pages.
What are the requirements for a crypto casino solution?
Requirements for a cryptocurrency casino solution depend on the chosen jurisdiction, but most applications share a common core: corporate and legal documents, compliance policies, and technical readiness. The regulator checks who owns the company, how money moves, and whether the platform is certified. MGL prepares and submits the full set.
Corporate & legal: company registration, passport/ID, proof of funds, UBO and directors.
Compliance: AML/KYC and responsible gambling policies, MLRO where required.
Technical: platform/model, crypto payment gateway, RNG / provably fair certification, hosting.
The exact list depends on the license jurisdiction.
How it works
How do you launch a crypto casino?
Navigating the process can be complex. Here's a streamlined guide to each step.
Launching a crypto casino runs through four phases: choose the jurisdiction, set up the company and documents, integrate the platform and crypto payments, then pass compliance and go live. Total time depends on the jurisdiction, from about six weeks in Anjouan to about nine months in Malta.
What crypto casino solution models are available?
MGL works with three crypto casino solution models. White Label for the fastest, lowest-cost entry under a ready brand. Turnkey for a full package with your own license. Custom Build for full ownership of the platform and the code. Pick by budget, speed, and how much control you need.
White Label crypto casino
Ready platform under your brand, launched under the platform provider's license. Fastest and lowest-cost route, with limited control over design and game selection.
Turnkey crypto casino
Full package under one roof: platform, license and ongoing support. Turnkey gets you your own license rather than running under a provider's license, which balances speed against control.
Custom-built crypto casino
Custom development end to end. Maximum control and full ownership, at the highest cost and the longest timeline.
| Feature | White Label | Turnkey | Custom Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative cost | Lowest | Mid | Highest |
| Launch speed | Fastest | Moderate | Longest |
| Platform design | Pre-made templates | Customizable | Fully custom |
| Licensing | Included, under the provider's license | Your own license, obtained with support | Not included |
| Payment systems | Pre-integrated | Custom integration | Custom integration |
| Operational control | Limited | Moderate | Complete |
| Ownership | None | Partial | Full |
White Label and Turnkey each have their own page with the full breakdown: White Label online casino solutions and Turnkey online casino solutions.
How much does a crypto casino solution cost?
A crypto casino budget has two separate parts: the license and the platform. The license fee and the platform cost are separate line items, not one price. License fees are set by the regulator and differ by jurisdiction. Platform, company formation and advisory fees depend on the model and scope, so MGL quotes each project individually.
| Solution model | Platform cost | Ongoing cost | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Label | From USD 15,000 | Revenue share up to 30% | Included, under the provider's license |
| Turnkey | Quoted per project | Support fee, quoted per project | Own license, fee set by the jurisdiction |
| Custom Build | Quoted per project | Maintenance, quoted per project | Not included |
Beyond the license fee, a project also carries company formation, platform and compliance costs, which depend on the model and jurisdiction. MGL quotes each item individually. Contact MGL for a full breakdown.
Optional items depend on the setup and jurisdiction: payment agent, corporate bank account, reporting officer, MLRO, local managing director, and nominee director or shareholder where non-local. MGL quotes each optional item per project.
Which cryptocurrencies and payment methods are supported?
Crypto casino platforms typically support Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) and Tether (USDT), with USDC where the platform allows it. A bitcoin casino platform usually starts with BTC and adds further coins from there. Beyond coins, the payment stack can combine crypto and fiat so players choose either route.
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Tether (USDT), and USDC where supported
Multi-wallet support for several coins per player
Fiat on-ramp and off-ramp
PSP or EMI integration for card payments
How secure and provably fair is a crypto casino?
Crypto casinos combine on-chain transparency with standard iGaming controls. Provably fair games let players verify individual outcomes on the blockchain. Beyond provably fair games, crypto casinos add AML/KYC checks, blockchain analytics, wallet protection, and cybersecurity monitoring. Provably fair applies to supported games, not as a blanket guarantee across the whole platform.
Operators are usually expected to align security with recognized frameworks:
GLI Gaming Security Framework Module 1 (GLI-GSF-1)
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
FAQ
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A crypto casino accepts cryptocurrency and settles on-chain, so transactions are near-instant with low fees and minimal personal data. A traditional online casino runs on bank and card rails, with slower payouts and heavier documentation.
Most crypto casinos accept Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Tether (USDT). Many also add USDC. The exact list depends on the platform and payment integration.
Yes. A crypto casino needs a valid gambling license, and the right jurisdiction depends on budget and target markets. Crypto gambling is not automatically legal everywhere.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction. Common ones are a gambling license, AML/KYC, responsible gambling, and RNG or provably fair certification. There is no single global rulebook.
Timing depends on the solution model and the license jurisdiction. Licensing ranges from a few weeks in the fastest offshore jurisdictions to about nine months in Malta. A White Label build goes live faster than a Custom Build, and platform work runs in parallel with the license application.
Yes. MGL offers three models: White Label is fastest, Turnkey balances speed and control, and Custom Build gives full ownership of the platform and the brand.
Restricted markets depend on the license jurisdiction. Commonly restricted are the United States, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Australia, Spain, Germany and Austria, plus FATF-blacklisted and sanctioned countries and the licensing territory itself. Every jurisdiction also blocks any market where online gambling is illegal.
Navigating the gaming license process can be complex. Here's a streamlined guide to each step