1Red Licence

1Red operates under a licence issued by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB), one of the established regulatory authorities overseeing online gambling services internationally. The licence confirms that the platform meets defined standards for fair play, data protection, and transparency across all gaming and service operations.

The Curaçao GCB licence requires ongoing compliance with international gaming standards, including independent game auditing, secure data handling, and responsible gambling obligations. For Australian users seeking to verify whether 1Red is legal and legitimate, the existence of this licence provides a verifiable foundation for assessing the platform’s regulatory standing.

Excluded Areas

Licensed operations under the 1Red brand do not extend to certain countries and regions. Access to the site, applications, and associated services is restricted in the following areas:

  • United States of America — Federal and state-level regulatory prohibitions on unlicensed offshore gambling services;
  • United Kingdom — Requires a dedicated UK Gambling Commission licence not currently held for this brand;
  • France — National regulatory authority (ANJ) restrictions on unlicensed foreign operators;
  • Netherlands — Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) licensing requirements not met by this entity;
  • Spain — DGOJ licensing obligations applicable to all operators serving Spanish residents;
  • Italy — ADM (Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli) regulations restrict access to unlicensed platforms;
  • Belgium — Belgian Gaming Commission imposes strict restrictions on operators without local authorisation;
  • Denmark — Spillemyndigheden licensing requirements apply to all online gambling services offered to Danish users;
  • Sweden — Spelinspektionen licensing obligations restrict access for unlicensed foreign operators;
  • Czech Republic — Ministry of Finance licensing requirements are not covered by the current licence;
  • Slovakia — National gambling authority restrictions on unlicensed online gaming operators;
  • Romania — National Gambling Office (ONJN) licensing requirements apply;
  • Bulgaria — State Commission on Gambling regulations restrict unlicensed access;
  • Portugal — SRIJ licensing requirements are not met for this brand in this territory;
  • Ukraine — Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) licensing restrictions apply;
  • Russia — Federal restrictions on online gambling operations;
  • China (PRC) — Comprehensive national prohibition on online gambling services;
  • Hong Kong — Gambling Ordinance restrictions on unlicensed online gambling;
  • Singapore — Remote Gambling Act prohibits access to unlicensed offshore services;
  • Cyprus — National Betting Authority (NSA) licensing requirements apply;
  • Israel — Prohibition on online gambling under Israeli law;
  • Turkey — Legal prohibition on all unlicensed online gambling activities;
  • South Sudan — No licence coverage for this jurisdiction.

Waiver of Brand Ownership

1Red is not the registered owner of companies holding licences issued by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board and does not manage or administer those entities in any operational capacity.

No financial interest, managerial role, or other form of direct or indirect control is held over those separately licensed companies. The 1Red brand has no authority to influence the operational or management decisions of such entities. Accordingly, no responsibility is assumed for any actions, omissions, or regulatory breaches attributed to those companies. Any claims or disputes relating to those entities must be directed to the relevant company or to the Curaçao Gaming Control Board as the licensing authority.

Licence Verification System

A digital licence verification system is available, enabling users to confirm the current status and authenticity of the 1Red gaming licence at any time. This tool provides transparent, up-to-date confirmation of the platform’s legal standing under its issued authorisation.

The verification system is a status-check tool operated in connection with the Curaçao Gaming Control Board. All texts, images, seals, and associated materials displayed within or alongside the verification system remain the intellectual property of the regulator. This content is protected under applicable copyright law. Any commercial or non-commercial use of these materials by third parties, without express authorisation from the rights holder, is prohibited and may result in civil or criminal penalties under relevant legislation.

Trademarks

Trademarks, logos, and commercial identifiers displayed across the 1Red website and applications are protected assets held by the licence holder or the relevant regulatory authority. These protections are enforceable under applicable intellectual property law.

Ownership of these marks extends beyond formally registered trademarks and domain names to include other brand identifiers, visual style elements, and distinctive commercial signs associated with the 1Red brand and its licensing body. Unauthorised reproduction, imitation, or use of these protected elements is strictly prohibited. Any violation of these intellectual property rights may result in legal liability under national and international trademark law.

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