Anjouan Gaming (AOFA)
Anjouan is one of 3 major islands that make up the Union of Comoros. Previously, the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AOFA) was responsible for all gambling licensing operations for the autonomous island jurisdiction. This changed in June of 2023, when all online licensing duties were made the responsibility of Anjouan Licensing Services - better known as Anjouan Gaming.
Global Licensing
Working in conjunction with the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority, Anjouan Gaming is the sole authorized license administrator and offers licenses that cover a range of internet gaming activities such as online casinos, sports betting, bingo, and poker. Thanks to its low costs, streamlined application process, and global reach, the license is rapidly gaining popularity among both new and established operators.
How to check a license
The validity of an operator's gaming license can be checked in one of two ways. Casinos with a license from Anjouan Gaming should display a validator seal on their website, usually in the footer at the bottom of the page. Clicking on this logo will open up the validator page, which contains information such as the name of the operator, its address, e-mail address and a list of registered websites.
This page also shows the operating status of the casino, which of course should be VALID. It is vital to check that the URL of the validator page starts with "https://verification.anjouangamingboard.org/validate?domain=" to ensure the validator is legitimate.
Some operators do not display a validator seal on their website, but thankfully it is also possible to check the License Register on the Anjouan Gaming website to see if the operator and casino website are listed. You will also find additional details here, such as the expiration date of the license.
File a dispute
If a player has a dispute with an operator, they should first try to resolve it with the operator directly by submitting their complaint via the form in the license validator.
If the situation cannot be resolved after completing the operator’s internal complaint procedure, the player has the option to register their complaint with an approved ADR (Alternate Dispute Resolution) service. It is mandatory for all licensed operators to participate in ADR, and they must also bear any related costs. Anjouan Gaming maintains a list of approved ADR services on its website, along with information about contacting them and their processes.
If a licensed operator is in direct breach of their license or of regulations, they can be reported directly to the authority by sending an email to compliance@anjouangaming.com.
Players are reminded that all complaints and ADR communications must be in English, or they will not be considered.
Self-Exclusion
Anjouan Gaming does not currently offer a way for players to exclude themselves from all licensed operators at once, and states on its website that self-exclusion requests should be submitted to the operator directly. All operators are obliged to offer players this facility, and must report any self-exclusions to the authority within 1 working day.
The easiest way to request an exclusion is via the license validator page:
Contact information
Anjouan Gaming
E-mail: admin@anjouangaming.com
Website: https://anjouangaming.com/
