1win License: Regulatory Status and Legal Framework
The 1win license is issued by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB), one of the internationally recognised authorities in online gambling regulation, under licence number 8048/JAZ. This licence confirms that the platform operates in compliance with international gambling standards, including fair play obligations, data protection requirements, and transparent service delivery. Your protection as a player is central to these regulatory conditions, covering secure transactions, responsible gaming practices, and independent oversight of gaming outcomes.
Territories Excluded from Licensed Operations
Licensed operations across all platforms, including the website, mobile applications, and associated services, do not extend to certain countries and regions due to regulatory, legal, or jurisdictional limitations.
The following territories are excluded:
- United States of America — Regulatory ban; no licence coverage for US-based players
- United Kingdom — Separate licensing regime; regulator restrictions apply
- Australia — Regulatory ban under national online gambling legislation
- France — Regulator restrictions; separate national licensing required
- Netherlands — Regulator restrictions; national licensing authority requirements
- Spain — Regulator restrictions; separate national licensing required
- Germany — Regulatory restrictions under State Treaty on Gambling
- Italy — Regulator restrictions; national licensing authority requirements
- Belgium — Regulatory ban; Gaming Commission restrictions apply
- Cyprus — Regulator restrictions; national regulatory authority requirements
- Romania — Regulator restrictions; National Gambling Office requirements
- Curacao (residents) — Regulatory restrictions applicable to resident players
- Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba — No licence coverage; regulatory exclusion
If you are located in any of the above territories, access to the platform and its services is not permitted under the current licence.
Ownership Disclaimer and Brand Independence
1win is not the owner of companies independently licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board and does not exercise any management authority over such entities.
The brand holds no financial, managerial, or operational interest in those separately licensed companies. It has no capacity to influence their decisions, direct their activities, or intervene in their day-to-day operations. The brand bears no legal responsibility for the conduct, actions, or regulatory violations of those companies. Any claims or complaints relating to such entities must be directed to the relevant company directly or to the applicable licensing authority.
Licence Verification and Authenticity Confirmation
A licence verification system is available, allowing you to confirm the current regulatory status and authenticity of the gaming licence at any time. You can verify the licence seal directly through the Curaçao Gaming Control Board’s official portal.
This is a digital status-check tool maintained and governed by the regulator. All content displayed within the verification system, including texts, images, graphics, and associated materials, is the exclusive property of the Curaçao Gaming Control Board and is protected under applicable copyright law. Commercial use, reproduction, redistribution, or any other third-party application of this content is strictly prohibited without prior written authorisation from the regulator. Unauthorised use may result in civil or criminal penalties in accordance with relevant intellectual property legislation.
Trademark Protection and Intellectual Property Rights
All trademarks, logos, and commercial identifiers displayed on the platform, including the website and mobile applications, are protected under intellectual property law and remain the exclusive property of the licence holder or the relevant regulatory authority.
Protection extends beyond registered trademarks and domain names to encompass brand style elements, visual identifiers, and other proprietary brand assets associated with the licensed gaming service. Unauthorised use, reproduction, or imitation of any protected mark or brand element is strictly prohibited. Violations may give rise to legal liability under applicable national and international intellectual property regulations.
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