International Cooperation & Regulatory Responsibility

Internet gaming is an international activity involving operators, players, payment providers, software suppliers and professional service providers across multiple jurisdictions.

The Eritrea Gaming framework recognises the importance of appropriate regulatory cooperation, information exchange and cross border responsibility in supporting the integrity of licensed gaming operations.

Domestic Regulatory Basis

The Authority’s regulatory mandate operates within the legal and administrative structure of the State of Eritrea.

The licensing framework is based on Eritrea’s Business Licensing System Control and Business Licensing Office Establishment Proclamation No. 72/1995, as amended by Business Licensing Amendment Proclamation No. 128/2002, together with the individual conditions attached to internet gaming licenses.

Additional requirements may be established through:

AML/CTF standards

Responsible gaming requirements

Technical and security standards

Regulatory reporting obligations

Public verification rules

Regulatory directions and notices

Conditions imposed on an individual license

01 — Cooperation

Regulatory Cooperation

Where permitted by law and considered necessary, the Authority may cooperate with domestic or international regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, financial intelligence units and the Eritrean Gaming commission.

Cooperation may relate to:

Applicant and key person suitability
Beneficial ownership verification
Financial crime prevention
Sanctions and watchlist screening
Suspected fraud or unlawful activity
Regulatory investigations
License status verification
Enforcement action
Protection of players and the public
Cross border regulatory risk

Any cooperation or information exchange will be subject to applicable confidentiality, data protection and legal requirements.

02 — Information

Information Sharing

Applicants and licensees may be required to authorise the Authority to obtain or verify information from third parties, including other regulators, government bodies, financial institutions, testing laboratories and professional advisers.

The Authority may also disclose regulatory information where:

Disclosure is required by law
The applicant or licensee has provided consent
Disclosure is necessary for regulatory or law enforcement cooperation
Information is already included in the public register
Publication is required under the Authority’s enforcement policy
Disclosure is necessary to protect players or the public

Confidential commercial information will not ordinarily be published unless there is a lawful and proportionate basis for doing so.

03 — AML/CTF

AML/CTF Cooperation

Licensed entities must maintain effective systems for identifying and managing money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, fraud and other financial crime risks.

Licensees may be required to cooperate with the Authority and the Eritrean Gaming commission:

Customer and beneficial owner identification
Source of funds and source of wealth enquiries
Transaction monitoring
Suspicious activity
Sanctions screening
Record production
Regulatory investigations
Preservation of relevant evidence

A license must not be used to shield unlawful conduct or prevent cooperation with the Eritrean Gaming commission.

04 — Recognition

Regulatory Recognition

The Authority may consider regulatory licenses, approvals, testing certificates or due diligence conducted by another recognised body when assessing an application.

Any such recognition is discretionary and does not automatically entitle an applicant to an Eritrea Gaming license.

The Authority may require additional information, conduct its own assessment or decline to rely on an external approval where:

The external standard is not equivalent
The information is outdated or incomplete
The relevant license has been restricted or subject to enforcement
Material differences exist between the regulated activities
Further assessment is necessary to protect the integrity of the framework

Recognition by another regulator does not replace the applicant’s obligation to satisfy all Eritrea Gaming requirements.

Operations

Cross Border Operations

An Eritrea Gaming license authorises only the activities specified in the license and only to the extent permitted under Eritrean law.

It does not automatically authorise the license to offer gaming services in every country or territory.

Each licensee remains responsible for:

Identifying the laws applicable to its target markets
Obtaining any local license or approval that may be required
Restricting access from prohibited jurisdictions
Implementing appropriate geolocation and geo blocking controls
Complying with local advertising and consume protection rules
Complying with sanctions and financial restrictions
Ensuring that affiliates and marketing partners do not target prohibited markets

The Authority may require a license to stop accepting players from a particular market where continued activity presents a material legal, regulatory or reputational risk.

Important

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Important

An Eritrea Gaming license does not override the laws, prohibitions or regulatory requirements of another jurisdiction.

Licensees remain solely responsible for determining where their services may lawfully be offered and for implementing appropriate market access controls.

Licensing

Review the available license categories and the process for applying for an Eritrea Gaming license.