Liberia launches International Integrated Gaming License to attract global operators

Liberia’s National Lottery Authority has introduced a new International Integrated Gaming License, designed to streamline market entry for international online-casino operators by combining regulatory approval with local banking access and built-in compliance support.

The new licence, unveiled earlier this month, is already drawing interest from global iGaming companies. The NLA emphasises that the product is intended to simplify the licensing process in Liberia by offering operators a “one-package solution” that replaces traditional offshore arrangements with on-the-ground regulatory and financial infrastructure.

Under the framework, licensees receive:
• A verified Liberian bank account with USD/EUR SWIFT capability, removing barriers that previously prevented operators from handling settlements locally
• An embedded AML and compliance officer, included directly in the licence package
• A registered local business address, fulfilling Liberian corporate-presence requirements
• A streamlined onboarding path that eliminates historic delays related to payment processing, company registration and compliance checks

The financial structure includes:
• A non-refundable application fee of US $5,000
• An issuance fee between US $25,000 and US $50,000, depending on operational scale
• Annual renewal fees of US $10,000–20,000
• Mandatory launch within three months, or the licence may be revoked

The National Lottery Authority reports that Liberia has collected over US $2 million from gaming-related activity in recent years and expects further growth as regulated operators enter the market through this new licensing model.

For online-gaming operators, affiliates and payment providers targeting West Africa, the introduction of the Integrated Gaming License represents a significant opportunity: Liberia is positioning itself as a transparent, banking-ready alternative to conventional offshore jurisdictions, offering both regulatory clarity and operational practicality.