The Tobique First Nation, one of six reserves of the Wolastoqiyik or Maliseet people in New Brunswick, Canada, has recently enacted a new law on gambling and betting. The territory of Tobique borders the United States (state of Maine).

The Tobique First Nation has appointed the DLAG Licensing Advisory Group as a direct licensee in this new gaming zone. DLAG is responsible for issuing new licenses granted by Tobique to approved betting operators and gaming platform providers.

The DLAG Group provides comprehensive services covering payment processing, treasury needs, company structuring, chargeback services, compliance and cybersecurity requirements.

Benefits of a Tobique Gaming License:

• The recommended structure will result in little or no corporate tax.
• 0% gaming tax
• Global comprehensive payment service is available alongside major payment and banking platforms, excluding North America and sanctioned countries.
• Comprehensive corporate service provision enabling a turnkey solution at low cost.
• A Tobique gaming license can include bookmakers, betting intermediaries, game operators, gaming machines, lotteries and pools with software or services for casinos or sports betting (including poker, blackjack, baccarat and other games).
• Applications can be submitted immediately online, and a decision will take only 3-4 weeks.

Requirements for obtaining a license

• Due diligence of the company (including full ownership structure), officers, ultimate beneficial owners and legal representatives, including verification of sources of funds. No criminal record for all beneficiaries and directors of the company.
• Proof of address.
• If you are a software vendor developing games for operators, you will need certification from major vendors such as iTechLabs, GLI and BMM Testlabs.
• A functioning website upon completion of the licensing process.
• Online operators must comply with customer identification and security requirements.

Operators are not required to physically locate servers on the territory of Tobique, but customer information, account data and betting history must always be available to DLAG and the Tobique Gaming Council. Non-compliance will be subject to fines from the regulator.

This information is only an overview and does not replace expert advice. We recommend consulting with IT-OFFSHORE licensing lawyers to get accurate information tailored to your needs.