KUNAISA license · Online gaming
iGaming license in Panama through KUNAISA
A KUNAISA iGaming license covers remote casino, betting, poker and lottery operations aimed at players outside Panama. Gaming inside Panama is licensed by the Junta de Control de Juegos, which can now order unlicensed sites blocked, so Panamanian players have to stay off your platform.
- Setup
- From $30,000, paid once
- Maintenance
- $4,000 a month, yearly renewal included
- Issued by
- KUNAISA, not the Junta de Control de Juegos
Scope
Games and services covered
The license covers player-facing operators and the suppliers behind them:
- Online casino and live dealer games
- Sports and esports betting
- Online poker, bingo and lotteries
- Fantasy contests
- B2B gaming software and payment services
Who applies
Who usually applies
- Casino and sportsbook brands launching a new entity
- Operators adding a license for new markets
- Poker, bingo and lottery platforms
- Fantasy and skill-game operators
- Game studios and platform suppliers
Price
What the price includes
One setup fee covers the company and the application. A monthly plan then keeps both in good standing.
From
$30,000
one-time setup, then $4,000 a month for the company and license upkeep
Indicative pricing, not a quote. The final figure depends on the business model, the shareholders and the add-ons you choose.
- Panamanian company formation
- Preparation and filing of the iGaming application
- Gaming compliance file: responsible gaming, AML and KYC, RNG and RTP certification
- Registered office in Panama
- Utility bill for bank account verification
- Certificate of good standing
- Certificate of incumbency
- A twelfth of the annual license renewal in every monthly payment
Quoted separately: gaming software, payment processing, KYC tools, CRM, reporting and launch support.
KUNAISA iGaming license vs a JCJ license
Gaming in Panama is regulated by the Junta de Control de Juegos (JCJ), part of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Law 527, published on 28 May 2026, lets the JCJ order internet providers to block the websites, apps and domains of Panamanian or foreign operators offering online casino or betting without a JCJ license, and it fines operators who break it.
A KUNAISA license is not a JCJ license, so it doesn’t let you accept players in Panama. You’ll need to geo-block Panama and screen out Panamanian residents at registration.
Everywhere else, what matters is each target market’s gaming law, and many markets require a local license of their own, along with the terms of your game suppliers and payment processors. We go through your markets with you before you apply.
How it works
From first call to license
- 01
Free assessment
Tell Vera or our team what you plan to launch. We confirm the license route and send you a written quote.
- 02
Company setup
We form your Panamanian company, or review the one you already have.
- 03
Application file
We draft and collect the documents KUNAISA asks for and check every one before submission.
- 04
Filing
We submit and answer KUNAISA’s follow-up questions. KUNAISA quotes 60 to 90 days for a Forex application; we give you our estimate once your file is complete.
- 05
License issued
You receive the license and we start the monthly maintenance plan.
- 06
Ongoing support
Renewal, corporate certificates and compliance questions, all covered by the monthly plan.
Before you apply
iGaming license questions
- How much does an iGaming license cost through KUNAISA?
- From $30,000 for setup, then $4,000 a month for company and license maintenance, with the yearly renewal included. Software, payments and KYC tools are quoted separately.
- Can I accept players from Panama?
- No. Gaming for players in Panama requires a JCJ license, and Law 527 lets the JCJ have operators without one blocked.
- What documents does the application need?
- Company documents, a business plan, AML, KYC and responsible gaming policies, RNG and RTP certificates for your games, financial statements with proof of capital, and IDs and CVs for owners, directors and key staff.
- What obligations come with the license?
- KUNAISA lists ongoing AML and KYC compliance, reporting and audits, segregation of player funds, and IT controls.
Next step
Let’s discuss your plans in Panama.
Vera, our AI assistant, takes the first call. She notes what your matter is about, then a professional at the firm follows up.