Kahnawake iGaming Jurisdiction

iGaming Jurisdictions - Kahnawake

Based in Quebec, Canada Kahnawake carries authority due to their sovereign status. Regulations were designed to ensure three basic principles:

• That only suitable people and entities are permitted to operate
• That games are fair to players
• That winners are paid

Despite Kahnawake carrying authority due to their sovereign status and even though the commision retains native rights of the Mohawk nation, they are still bound to operate within the Canadian criminal code, which states only the provincial government can issue gaming licences.

Unlike other countries issuing gaming licences, Kahnawake carefully monitor all activity from all sites.

Established in 1996, the Kahnawake gaming commission is comprised of 3 members, the commitment of the commission to fair trading reflects on every site.

Application fees apply and are nonrefundable. For an interactive gaming license, the fee is $5,000 CAD. All applicants must also submit an additional $15,000 CAD non-refundable deposit to offset costs of system testing, research, checks, etc.

The application fee for an interactive gaming license is CAD$25,000, nonrefundable. Applicants must also submit a CAD$15,000 nonrefundable deposit to defray costs of probity checks and systems testing. A CAD$10,000 license fee for the first year of operation must also be submitted alongside the application, but the fee is refundable if a license is not awarded. Interactive gaming licenses are granted for two-year periods, and annual license fees are CAD$10,000.

The Gaming Commission may also authorize an interactive gaming license holder to host a client that provides interactive gaming. The application fee for a client provider authorization license is $10,000, nonrefundable. The interactive gaming license holder is responsible for supervising the activities of an authorized client provider and is jointly liable with the authorized client provider for its actions. Applicants must also submit a $15,000 nonrefundable deposit to defray costs of probity and systems testing. A $10,000 license fee for the first year of operation must also be submitted alongside the application, but the fee is refundable if a license is not awarded. Client provider authorization licenses are granted for two-year periods and annual license fees are $10,000.

The Gaming Commission also awards secondary client provider authorization licenses, for which either an applicant or an authorized client provider may submit an application. If the applicant submits the application for a secondary client provider authorization, it must be accompanied by a $15,000 fee. If an authorized client provider submits the application it must be accompanied by a $5,000 fee. Authorization is good for two years, and applications are $5,000.

Key-person licenses are also required for each individual with a prominent role in the operation of a licensed entity. Key-person license application fees are $5,000.

Key Figures

• Corporation Tax Rate: There is in is no corporate tax
• Gaming Tax Rate: There is no additional gaming tax
• Minimum Share Capital for iGaming Company: There is no minimum share capital. Each application is assessed on its merits
• .Security Requirements / Indemnity for Player Deposits: Security requirements may take a variety of forms and will depend on circumstances
• .Licence Fee: Application fee is US$25,000 plus $5,000 for each Key Person. The cost of the initial risk analysis of control systems is in addition, and varies according to circumstances. The annual license fee is US$10,000.
• Licence Length: The initial term is 6 months after which a licence may be issued for a maximum of 2 years. Licenses must be renewed every 2 years and an unlimited number of renewals is permitted.
• Software Testing Requirements: Control System Submission must be provided with application. Risk analysis performed on RNG and other key components of the applicant's control system.
• Reporting Requirements to Regulators: Continuous compliance program is designed and implemented during the initial 6 month licensing period. Requirements may vary according to circumstances.
• Anti-Money Laundering Policy: AML requirements are set out in Regulations. Filing of Currency Transaction Reports required for transactions that exceed US$10,000. Filing of Suspicious Activity Reports required for variety of specific situations.
• Country Restrictions: None.
  

Contact Details

Kahnawake Gaming Commission,
P.O. Box 1799,
Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake,
Canada,
J0L1B0.

Tel: [450] 635-1076
Fax: [450] 635-1139
Email: kgc@mck.ca

Contact:- Dean Montour