The Anjouan license explained

What is an Anjouan license?

An Anjouan license is a gaming license that casinos say they hold under the law of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, one of the islands that make up the Union of the Comoros. Casino terms describe it in slightly different ways, but the common thread is a 2005 Anjouan gaming law and a licensing body called the Anjouan Gaming Board or the Government of Anjouan.

For US players, the key fact is the same as for every offshore license. It's issued under foreign law and isn't a license from any US state. It doesn't make an online casino legal where state law doesn't allow online casinos, and it doesn't put a US regulator between you and the casino. Our US gambling law hub explains how federal and state law decide legality.

The license has grown more visible as US-facing brands moved to it or added it. That means you'll see the word Anjouan in more casino footers, and it's worth knowing what's actually published behind it, and what isn't.

The Anjouan gaming law casinos cite

Casino terms don't agree on the exact name of the law. Several cite the Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005. That's the wording in Silver Oak's terms and conditions (opens in a new tab), which say the casino is licensed in the State of Anjouan under that Act and that Anjouan law governs the agreement. Other brands' terms say the same.

At least one brand's terms instead cite the Betting and Gaming Act 2005. Some name the "Anjouan Gaming Board" as the licensing body, while others name the "Government of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros".

No official Anjouan regulator website, public license register or published complaints process was available among the sources behind this explainer. That's a real gap compared with Curaçao, whose regulator publishes its law, policies and a register link. We say so plainly rather than describe a system we can't verify.

Anjouan license numbers: the ALSI format

Where an Anjouan license number is published, it follows an ALSI pattern. Three examples from casinos' own terms pages, as of October 28, 2026:

• Red Dog Casino: License No. ALSI-122310020-F16, operator Wonder Play Company N.V.
• Raging Bull Slots: License No. ALSI-202409021-F12, operator Primrose Media Limited.
• Cherry Jackpot: License No. ALSI-192407055-FI3, operator Entsoft Group Ltd.

Silver Oak's terms name the Act and the governing law but show no separate license number, even though Raging Bull, run by the same company, shows one. CoolCat, also run by Primrose Media Limited, shows no number either. A number gives you something specific to quote if you ever need to raise a complaint; its absence leaves you with a jurisdiction name only.

Companies and casinos linked to Anjouan

Anjouan shows up in two ways in casino paperwork: as the place a company is registered, and as the jurisdiction of the gaming license. They often go together, but they're not the same thing.

Third-party reviewers go further. One review site names Primrose Media Limited as the operator of Royal Ace and Slot Madness too, while others name different companies for those brands. Since neither Royal Ace nor Slot Madness shows an operator on its own site, treat that link as reported. Our pages on who owns Silver Oak and who owns Slot Madness set out the competing claims.

Some brands stack licenses. Cafe Casino shows a Curaçao Gaming Authority license number and an Anjouan license without a number. Our Curacao license explainer covers that regime.

Silver Oak and its Anjouan license

Silver Oak is the only one of our partners that publishes its license. Its terms name Primrose Media Limited, registration number 15804, of Hamchako, Mutsamudu, the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros, and say it is licensed in the State of Anjouan under the Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005, with Anjouan as the governing law. No separate license number is shown.

Two other sources don't line up with that. Silver Oak's own FAQ says it is "completely licensed" without naming the authority. A major review site lists it as having "No license", while its review text mentions Costa Rica. Our Costa Rica casino license page explains why that claim keeps appearing.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board named Silver Oak and Planet 7 in its April 9, 2025 release (opens in a new tab) on cease-and-desist letters to 13 unlicensed operators, which it described as offshore operators based in Curaçao, Costa Rica and Anjouan. The board calls these illegal offshore operators. Our Silver Oak legit check and Silver Oak review cover what that means for players.

Is an Anjouan-licensed casino legal in the US?

The Anjouan license doesn't answer that question; your state's law does. The federal UIGEA definition of unlawful internet gambling (opens in a new tab) turns on whether the bet is unlawful under the law of the state where it's made. Only New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut and Rhode Island license real-money online casinos, and an Anjouan license isn't one of those state licenses.

State regulators have acted against Anjouan-licensed brands. Besides the April 2025 Michigan release, Michigan's August 14, 2025 release (opens in a new tab) named Slot Madness, a brand one reviewer links to Anjouan. Mississippi's Gaming Commission issued a public cease-and-desist notice in June 2025; the notice itself names no sites, but press reports say the orders named Ignition and Las Atlantis, both of which cite Anjouan in their terms. Our page on cease-and-desist letters tracks these actions.

We don't tell readers it's legal for them to play at an offshore casino, and we don't say they'll be prosecuted. What the record shows is that state regulators treat these sites as unlicensed in their states. For your state's position, see the state-by-state hub and our explainer on offshore casino legality.

What an Anjouan license does and doesn't protect

In practice, an Anjouan casino's own terms are your main protection, which is why reading them matters. Look at withdrawal caps, KYC rules and dispute clauses before you deposit. Our guides on how to read casino terms, weekly withdrawal limits and player protections offshore vs licensed show what to look for.

How to check an Anjouan license claim

1. Open the casino's terms and conditions, not just the footer, and find the section that names the company and the license.
2. Write down the company name, its registration number and address, the law cited and any ALSI license number.
3. Check whether the license wording matches other pages on the same site, such as the FAQ. Mismatches are worth noting.
4. Compare the casino's statement with independent reviews. If reviewers report a different license or none, treat the claim as unconfirmed.
5. Search state regulator releases, such as Michigan's cease-and-desist lists, for the brand name.
6. Check your state's law on our state pages before you sign up anywhere.

Masking your location with a VPN, giving false details or borrowing someone else's account to slip past a casino's country or state restrictions is never a good idea. It breaks the casino's terms and can lead to a closed account and lost winnings.

Anjouan license timeline for US players

For how Anjouan compares with the other licenses you'll see, read our pages on the Curacao license and what an Anjouan license is.

Partner casinos with an Anjouan license claim

We show Silver Oak first because its own terms cite an Anjouan license, and Slot Madness second because a third-party review links it to the Anjouan Gaming Board. Both are offshore casinos that aren't licensed or regulated by any US state, so there's no state regulator to complain to and no state-backed protection of balances. Both have been named by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Check your state's law before you play. Offers are for players 21+ (18+ where allowed) and terms apply.

Silver Oak Casino: $2,500 Welcome Bonus + 50 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). The casino's own site advertises a different package, a $10,000 welcome bonus as a 100% match on each of the first ten deposits (codes SILVEROAK1 to SILVEROAK10, no free spins). Its promotion page says 30x playthrough, 60x on blackjack and video poker, and no max withdrawal; its terms say 40x on slots, keno, bingo and scratch cards. Deposits start at $30. These are the casino's own published terms, they conflict, and the terms shown at sign-up apply.

Slot Madness Casino: $2,500 Welcome Bonus + 50 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). Its official site wasn't available to confirm terms. Third-party reviews report a 275% match with code MAD275, a $30 minimum deposit, 30x (bonus plus deposit) wagering on slots and no max cashout; one lists the cap as $2,750 and another as unlimited. Codes change, so check the terms at sign-up. The esports.gg Slot Madness review (opens in a new tab) is one of those sources; our Slot Madness review has the rest.

Bonuses are slot-focused. Table games are often excluded or weighted lower, so check the terms before you play.

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