The Tobique Gaming Commission (TGC) is one of the newer regulators in iGaming, and its license has quickly become a practical option for launching an online casino. Its rules put a strong emphasis on responsible gaming and player protection, which gives players confidence, and one license covers all gaming verticals.
The Commission issues three kinds of permit:
- B2C: remote gaming license
- B2B: casino or sports wagering license
- B2B: approved vendor status for service providers
License holders gain international reach, recognition from the authorities, low license fees, a streamlined application and freedom from corporate and income taxes on gaming. We help operators prepare and file Tobique applications and set up compliant operations, then connect the licensed brand to our platform, game content and payment methods.
Why Operators Choose a Tobique License
Tobique is a recent arrival on the licensing scene, yet demand for its permit has grown fast. These are the main reasons:
- Quick turnaround: applications are typically processed in 4 to 8 weeks.
- Recognition and stable rules: like Curacao licenses, Tobique licenses are recognized across the industry, and the regulator’s rules are strict but fair, with transparency, fairness and player protection at their core.
- Lower cost: the license is priced below those of many other regulators, which makes it realistic for start-ups as well as established operators entering new markets.
- Tax-friendly: profits from gaming operations are not subject to corporate income tax, and gaming-related activity carries no sales tax or duties.
- Responsible gaming focus: operators must offer self-exclusion, play limits and resources for players struggling with gambling addiction.
- An organized application: after initial consultations, applicants submit detailed operational plans, financial disclosures and full background-check information.
- Support after licensing: the regulator helps licensees stay compliant through regular audits, financial reporting criteria and continuous monitoring to prevent unethical conduct.
Requirements for Applicants
Get these points in order before you file:
- Clean records: the company director and every shareholder must have no criminal record.
- Full documentation and KYC: paperwork that proves integrity and credibility. A KYC procedure is mandatory and helps prevent delays.
- Compliant website and policies: a working, compliant website plus internal policies covering anti-money laundering, responsible gaming, privacy and fraud prevention.
- Bank account: an account that suits your type of gaming business. See our bank and processing accounts service.
- Financial and operational credibility: evidence of financial stability, such as bank statements, and personal and corporate documents showing experience in online gambling, for example certification from recognized software vendors.
- Ongoing compliance: the TGC requires continuous adherence to its rules, with regular reports and audits for as long as you hold the license.
- A realistic budget: costs depend on the license type and the size of the business. The total license cost is €43,000, well below the cost of Curacao, Malta or Gibraltar licenses.
- Responsible gambling tools: self-exclusion, cooling-off periods, player-set deposit, betting and session limits, and links to organizations that support players with gambling problems.
Tobique License Costs
The cost of a Tobique license breaks down as follows:
| Item | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| First-year license fee | €18,000 | The license for its first year |
| Professional fee | €18,000 | Assistance with the application and support during the first year |
| Annual fee | €7,000 | Ongoing regulatory, compliance and supervisory services; charged only once the license is issued; includes up to five domains |
| Total license cost | €43,000 | The three fees above combined |
A separate €2,500 fee is deposited at pre-registration.
How to Apply for a Tobique Gaming License
Applications are made through an online portal where you upload the required documents. The regulator normally reviews a file within two to three weeks before granting preliminary approval, and the whole process takes up to eight weeks.
Application steps
- Incorporate a company: create a legal entity for the gambling business in line with Tobique’s registration rules. It must be registered outside Tobique.
- Pay the pre-registration fee: deposit €2,500.
- Prepare the document pack: financial statements, a business plan, personal documents, the list of games and services you will offer and the technical characteristics of the gambling site.
- Appoint a payment agent: engage a company to act as your payment agent, which helps reduce costs.
- Submit to the TGC: file the documents with the Tobique Gaming Commission and pay the licensing and application fees.
- Pass background checks: the TGC checks that your application complies with local law and may ask for further documents.
- Receive the license: once the application is approved and every requirement is met, the license is issued.
How We Help With a Tobique Application
We help operators prepare and file Tobique applications and set up compliant operations. In practice that covers:
- The document pack: financial statements, the business plan, the list of games and services and the technical description of your gambling site, checked for completeness before submission.
- Policies: anti-money laundering, responsible gaming, privacy and anti-fraud policies that reflect how your casino will actually operate.
- Player protection in the product: our casino platform has AML, KYC and responsible gambling tools built in, including deposit limits and self-exclusion, ready to configure for the regulator’s review.
- Launch readiness: game content through our casino games aggregator and payment methods for your target markets, so you can open soon after the license is issued.
Is a Tobique License Right for You?
The license suits operators who want every vertical under one permit, fast processing and a lower entry cost than Curacao, Malta or Gibraltar, whether you are a start-up or an established brand moving into new markets. Bear in mind that the license is valid for one year and that the TGC expects regular reports and audits for as long as you hold it.
A relatively simple process, processing in up to eight weeks and a broad list of authorized countries make it one of the more accessible routes to a recognized license. Still comparing? Read our guides to the Anjouan license and the Curacao license.
Questions about obtaining or maintaining a Tobique license? Contact our team or email sales@igamingsoftwaresolutions.com.
