In a significant development within the online gaming regulatory landscape, NovaForge Ltd – a gaming operator previously associated with the Anjouan Gaming License – does not appear among the current list of license holders on the official Anjouan Gaming License Register as updated in early January 2026.
The License Register, maintained by Anjouan Licensing Services Inc., is designed to provide players and industry stakeholders with an up-to-date public list of operators holding valid gaming licenses issued under Anjouan’s regulatory framework. It includes details such as the licensee name, license number, expiration date, status, and authorized domains. Firms claiming to be licensed but not listed are generally considered not in good standing and should be treated with caution by players and partners.
Absence from the Register
In the most recent update – reflecting the status of license holders as of early January 2026 – the published list does not include NovaForge Ltd among the certified companies.
Industry lists compiled independently in late 2025 had formerly included NovaForge Ltd as an Anjouan licensee. However, those third-party compilations are not official regulatory records and often lag behind changes to the official register.
According to Anjouan Gaming’s own guidance, players and business partners are encouraged to verify an operator’s license status directly through the official public register. Operators and/or domains not listed there are not authorized, licensed or supervised by the licensing authority.
Context and Industry Perception
NovaForge Ltd – an entity registered in the Marshall Islands – previously drew attention from monitoring outlets and watchdogs due to concerns about compliance and its involvement with a large portfolio of online casino brands operating under offshore licenses.
Historically, offshore license jurisdictions such as Anjouan have faced scrutiny over the legal standing and regulatory depth of their gaming permits. Investigations by external news organisations have reported that some Anjouan-linked regulators and licensing bodies may operate with limited oversight or recognition by national authorities. Such critiques have underscored the importance of public, verifiable license data for player safety and market transparency.
What This Means for Players and Partners
The absence of NovaForge Ltd from the official License Register carries several practical implications:
- Players should be cautious about engaging with brands or domains that previously cited licensing claims linked to NovaForge Ltd, and should verify license status via Anjouan Gaming’s official Register
- Payment partners are advised to confirm regulatory standing before entering into commercial relationships.
- Industry observers see this as part of broader market dynamics where small and offshore jurisdictions adjust their license lists and enforcement practices.
Anjouan Gaming’s register remains the definitive source for licensing status within its jurisdiction, and operators not listed there should not represent themselves as licensees in good standing.
