Tobique Gaming Commission license
A First Nations regulator in New Brunswick that began licensing online gaming in 2024. Tobique offers a B2C remote gaming license, a B2B software license and approved vendor status, with no local presence required.
- Best for
- Offshore-style license with a Canadian First Nations regulator
- Who can be licensed
- B2C operators and B2B suppliers
- Markets it serves
- Worldwide, Africa and Asia
The Tobique Gaming Commission, a First Nations regulator in New Brunswick, has licensed online gaming since 2024 under the Tobique Gambling Act, 2023. It offers a remote gaming license for operators, a software license for developers and approved vendor status for payment providers and affiliates. No local presence is required: a company registered elsewhere can hold the license. Plan for 3–5 months. A Tobique license does not authorize serving Ontario or Alberta players.
- Status
- Licensing open
- Regulator
- Tobique Gaming Commission
- Legal basis
- Tobique Gambling Act, 2023 and the commission’s codes, under the self-government of Tobique First Nation
- Status checked
- October 16, 2026
Three ways to be licensed
Remote gaming license (B2C)
For operators offering casino, sports betting, poker, lottery, bingo and skill games to players.
Software license (B2B)
For developers of casino or sports wagering software supplying licensed operators.
Approved vendor status
For service providers such as payment processors and affiliates.
What the TGC expects
Company
A company registered in an acceptable jurisdiction, with a named compliance officer.
Key persons
KYC and criminal record clearances for directors, shareholders and beneficial owners.
Business and finances
Business plan, financial statements and recent bank statements.
Policies
AML/CFT, responsible gaming and advertising standards; segregated player funds.
Market controls
Risk-based target market controls, including sanctions and FATF restrictions.
Website
A functional website ready for review.
How the application runs
Plan for 3–5 months, including company setup and about 12 weeks of TGC processing.
- 1Pre-checkStructure, products and target markets.
- 2CompanyLicense-holding company set up if needed.
- 3ApplicationFile submitted to the TGC through its licensing process.
- 4ReviewDue diligence and recommendation, about 12 weeks.
- 5LicenseLicense granted; ongoing TGC monitoring.
Ongoing obligations
- Periodic reporting to the commission
- Inspections by the commission
- AML/CFT, KYC and segregated player funds
- Advertising standards
- Annual renewal
Tobique licenses do not authorize serving Ontario or Alberta players, which require provincial registration.
Ask about your caseFrequently asked questions
Do I need a company in New Brunswick?
No. A company registered elsewhere can hold the license.
Which license do I need?
The remote gaming license for operators, the software license for game and platform developers, and approved vendor status for payment providers and affiliates.
How long does it take?
Plan for 3–5 months, including company setup and about 12 weeks of TGC processing.
Can I serve Canadian players?
Not in Ontario or Alberta, which require provincial registration. We review other target markets with you.
Does Tobique accept crypto?
Crypto is accepted, with specific rules expected from the commission.
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