BC.Game secures dual licences in Kenya
The Kenyan licences, valid through 2026, position BC.Game to participate in the country's regulated digital gaming sector.
Key points:
– BC.Game received dual gaming licences from Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board through its subsidiary Blockdance Africa
– The approval allows legal operation in Kenya’s increasingly regulated gaming market, with licences valid through 2026
– This licensing represents part of BC.Game’s global compliance strategy following its withdrawal from Curaçao’s regulatory framework in 2024
BC.Game has obtained regulatory approval to operate in Kenya after its subsidiary, Blockdance Africa, was granted both a Public Gaming Licence and a Bookmakers Off-the-Course Licence by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).
The dual licensing arrangement officially permits the iGaming operator to conduct business within Kenya’s regulatory framework.
The approval comes as Kenya continues to establish itself as a significant gaming market in Africa, supported by widespread smartphone adoption and strong local interest in sports betting.
Good to know: BCLB has implemented increasingly stringent regulatory measures in recent years, including higher licensing fees, stricter advertising requirements and enhanced financial protection standards for players
BC.Game indicated that the Kenyan market aligns with its focus on expanding its African presence while maintaining regulatory compliance.
A spokesperson for the company stated: “Kenya has always been at the heart of Africa’s gaming culture. We’re excited to bring our platform to the community here, and we look forward to engaging with local sports, technology and cultural initiatives as part of our journey.”
The Kenyan licensing comes amid a period of regulatory restructuring for BC.Game across multiple jurisdictions. In December 2024, the company voluntarily withdrew its Curaçao licence, citing outdated regulatory frameworks and insufficient legal protections, including vulnerabilities in Curaçao’s bankruptcy laws dating to 1931.
This withdrawal followed legal disputes in Curaçao during November 2024, when reports emerged that BC.Game’s operating entities, Blockdance BV and Small House BV, were declared bankrupt following legal actions brought by players claiming system issues led to user losses.
BC.Game disputed these allegations and characterised the proceedings as administrative rather than bankruptcy-related, stating the company had no liquidity or financial stability issues.
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