Anjouan license meaning

It's an online gambling license from the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, part of the Union of the Comoros. Casino terms usually cite the Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005, and some show numbers in an ALSI format. It's a foreign license only, with no US state standing. Our Anjouan license law page explains the legal background.

It can be a genuine foreign license, but it tells you little about how a casino treats US players. Many casinos cite it without a number, and we couldn't confirm a public register for checking numbers. Look for a number, a named company and consistent details, and read independent reviews. Our guide to spotting a rogue casino lists warning signs.

The license doesn't decide that; US federal and state law does. UIGEA defines unlawful internet gambling by the law of the state where the bet is made, and only seven states license online casinos. Michigan's regulator has named several Anjouan-citing casinos as illegal offshore operators. See is it illegal to play at offshore casinos.

Among sites US players search for, Silver Oak, Red Dog, Raging Bull Slots, Cherry Jackpot, CoolCat, Las Atlantis and Ignition cite Anjouan on their own terms pages, and a third-party review reports one for Slot Madness. Only some show a license number. Third parties sometimes report different licenses, so read the Silver Oak review and others for details.

There's no published, US-facing complaint route we could confirm for Anjouan licenses. Start with the casino's own complaints process, keep screenshots and emails, and consider third-party mediation sites. No US state regulator handles offshore disputes, so expect the process to be slow and uncertain. Our guide to casino ADR and complaints covers the options and what to expect.

Neither is a US state license, so for US players the protection gap is similar. Curaçao has a newer framework, the LOK in force since December 24, 2024, with published complaints and responsible gaming policies, while Anjouan claims are harder to check. Judge the casino's own record and terms instead. Compare on our Curaçao license entry.

Silver Oak's own terms say it is licensed in the State of Anjouan under the Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005, but they show no separate license number. The same terms name Primrose Media Limited, registration number 15804, in Mutsamudu, Anjouan, as operator and make Anjouan law the governing law. Third parties disagree: one listing shows no license while its review text says Costa Rica. Treat the claim as the casino's own statement. The Silver Oak Casino review and who owns Silver Oak Casino set out the detail.

An ALSI number is the license reference format some Anjouan-citing casinos print in their terms. Red Dog Casino shows ALSI-122310020-F16, Raging Bull Slots shows ALSI-202409021-F12 and Cherry Jackpot shows ALSI-192407055-FI3. Our records don't explain what each part of the number means, and we couldn't confirm a public register where you can look one up. A number is still better than a bare mention, because it gives you something specific to compare across the casino's pages. The Red Dog Casino review and how to read casino terms guide show where these details sit.

No, an Anjouan license gives US players no state-backed protection of balances. The casino's terms decide what happens to your money, and those terms can be strict. Silver Oak's, for example, say disputes must be raised within three days of the wager, with replies within 28 days, and that accounts inactive for two years may be deleted after an email notice. A state-licensed casino in a regulated state answers to a US regulator instead. Our player protections comparison and dormant accounts guide explain the differences.

No, Arizona doesn't recognize an Anjouan license as permission to offer online casino games there. The Arizona Department of Gaming said in a March 31, 2025 release that online casinos are illegal in the state, adding that any claims otherwise should be treated as highly suspicious. A foreign license can't override that, because state law decides legality for players and operators alike. Arizona isn't among the seven states that license real-money online casinos. The Arizona online casinos page covers the state's position, and states with legal online casinos lists where licensed play exists.

Michigan sent them because the casinos had no Michigan license, and a foreign license doesn't count. The Michigan Gaming Control Board's April 9, 2025 letters went to 13 unlicensed offshore sites with operators based in Curaçao, Costa Rica and Anjouan, telling them to stop serving Michigan residents within 14 days. Silver Oak and Red Dog were named then, Slot Madness in August 2025 and Raging Bull Slots in October 2026. Michigan licenses its own online casinos under the Lawful Internet Gaming Act. Our cease-and-desist letters page tracks each action, and the Michigan online casinos hub covers the licensed market.

You would have no US state regulator or state-backed fund to turn to, so recovery would depend on the casino and its operator. With Anjouan law as the governing law, as at Silver Oak, any formal claim would sit in a foreign legal system. That is why it makes sense to withdraw winnings rather than leave large balances on account, keeping in mind caps such as Silver Oak's weekly limit, which starts at $2,500. Our answers on what happens if a casino closes and weekly withdrawal limits go further.