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Island Odyssey Ventures B.V.

Gaming OperatorRegistered February 6, 2024
1
Applications
2
Domains
29
Related Entities
0
Locations

OGL/2024/630/1003

Granted
Submitted: May 19, 2025End Date: June 13, 2025

Customer

Contact
Gouloud Hammoud
Email
islandodysseyventuresbv@gfcgroup.co
Company
Island Odyssey Ventures B.V.

Review Timeline

Verification
JMJosenne Mambre (GCB User 2)
Due Diligence
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Due Diligence
KMKevin Mallia (KM)
Background Check
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Background Check
PWPhilippe Warzee (PW)
Background Check
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Background Check
PWPhilippe Warzee (PW)
Background Check
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Due Diligence
STSarah Tua (ST)
Due Diligence
KMKevin Mallia (KM)
Suitability
HSHilary Stewart Jones (HSJ)
Suitability
SBSimon Burden (SMB)
Approval
CPCedric Pietersz (Managing Director GCB)
Conditionally Issued
CPCedric Pietersz (Managing Director GCB)
Conditionally Issued
DEDennis Engelhardt (CGA User DE)
Conditionally Issued
GCGerald Chocolaad (CGA User 25)

Compliance Checklists

Application Verification ReviewCritical9 items
Question 19QuestionCriticalDue Jul 31, 2024

The response is missing. If Third party service provider is selected then 19.1 must be filled

Kindly fill the response to 19.1 and resubmit the form

Question 34QuestionLowDue Nov 26, 2024

The name of the contact person is not provided

The full name of the contact person must be filled. Please make sure the name is the same as the contact person in the portal.

Refer to customers' reply.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 15-06-2026 16:03]
Question 35QuestionLowDue Nov 26, 2024

No response is provided

At least one item must be selected.

Refer to customers' reply.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 15-06-2026 16:04]
Question 36QuestionLowDue Nov 26, 2024

The contact person passport number is required, but is missing

Please provide the passport number of the contact person

Refer to customers' reply.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 15-06-2026 16:06]
Question 37QuestionMinorDue Nov 26, 2024

The contact person's passport country of issue is required, but is missing

Please provide the contact person passport country of issue.

Refer to customers' reply.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 15-06-2026 16:08]
Question 38QuestionMinorDue Nov 26, 2024

The contact person's contact address is required in full, but is missing

Kindly provide the address STREET NAME, BUILDING NUMBER, CITY/TOWN, STATE/COUNTY/PROVINCE COUNTRY ZIP CODE/POST CODE

Refer to customers' reply.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 15-06-2026 16:10]
Question 39QuestionMinorDue Nov 26, 2024

The email address must be filled, but is missing.

Kindly fill the email address and make sure that is the same as that of the portal user.

Refer to customers' reply.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 15-06-2026 16:12]
Question 3QuestionMinorDue Nov 26, 2024

the company registered number is incorrect.

Kindly make sure the registered number is provided correctly.

Refer to customers' reply.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 15-06-2026 16:13]
Maryna Hanai- Question 13QuestionMinorDue Nov 26, 2024

The Mobile Number is not provided

Mobile Number must not be blank.

Customers' reply.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 15-06-2026 16:14]
Application Due Diligence ReviewCritical10 items
Compliance OfficerMiscellaneousCriticalDue Feb 14, 2025

The applicant must identify a compliance officer, fluent in AML matters. The compliance officer is required to submit a PHDF, including the necessary enclosures (No SOW required).

The applicant must identify a compliance officer, fluent in AML matters. The compliance officer is required to submit a PHDF, including the necessary enclosures (No SOW required).

QPA/2025/03298 - Prashani Naresh Patel -Criminal RecordCriminal RecordCriticalDue Apr 30, 2025

Please submit a criminal record that is not more than six months old.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Please submit a criminal record that is not more than six months old.<o:p></o:p></p>

The individual is no longer involved in the application.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 12-08-2026 19:39]
CR has been submitted and approved by RCL.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 15-06-2026 18:47]
QPA/2025/03298 - Prashani Naresh Patel - Proof of AddressProof of AddressCriticalDue Sep 22, 2025

Please provide an updated utility bill.

<p>Please provide an updated utility bill.</p><p> A utility bill please. the one provided not valid.</p>

The individual is no longer involved in the application.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 12-08-2026 19:40]
QPA/2025/03325 - Nicholas Gatt - Letter of EngagementCuriculum VitaeCriticalDue Apr 30, 2025

Kindly submit a curriculum vitae and an engagement letter for the position of compliance officer.

Kindly submit a curriculum vitae and an engagement letter for the position of compliance officer.

The Applicant has submitted both the requested documents. Following review, both submissions have been approved by RCL.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 15-06-2026 18:53]
Business and Corporate Information FormMiscellaneousCriticalDue Jun 22, 2026

1. Company name is written incorrectly. Update on Form and on portal. (Update also the name of the UBO on portal) 2. Company registration number is incorrect. Update 3. TSP in Q8 is unverified. Update Many necessary amendments and resubmit form.

<p>1. Company name is written incorrectly. Update on Form and on portal. (Update also the name of the UBO on portal) 2. Company registration number is incorrect. Update 3. TSP in Q8 is unverified. Update Many necessary amendments and resubmit form.</p><p><strong>Dear Applicant,</strong></p><p>Please resubmit the Business and Corporate Information Form (BCIF) using the official CGA template.</p><p>Kindly ensure that the BCIF is fully completed and digitally signed using a recognized digital signature platform, such as Adobe Sign or DocuSign. Please note that scanned or manually signed copies will not be accepted.</p><p>The completed and digitally signed BCIF should be uploaded to the appropriate section of the CGA portal within one (1) week.</p>

Completed.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 12-08-2026 19:41]
Corporate StructureMiscellaneousCriticalDue May 2, 2025

Submit an updated corporate structure signed by director

Submit an updated corporate structure signed by director

Business PlanBusiness PlanCriticalDue May 2, 2025

Resubmit an updated business plan , providing an updated updated full management structure, key allocated responsibilities and controls, as well as detailed 3 year financial forecasts, indicating a break down of any investment, the projected marketing expenses, wages, any commissions paid, and any loans paid or benefits provided by any third-party provider.

Resubmit an updated business plan , providing an updated updated full management structure, key allocated responsibilities and controls, as well as detailed 3 year financial forecasts, indicating a break down of any investment, the projected marketing expenses, wages, any commissions paid, and any loans paid or benefits provided by any third-party provider.

Financial StatementsFinancial AuditCriticalDue May 2, 2025

Submit financials in whatever form for year ending 2024

Submit signed financials in whatever form for year ending 2024

Registered DomainOperationsCriticalDue Jun 22, 2026

The registered domain mistycasino.com does not have the applicant's company details, the CGA's dynamic seal or an 18+ sign displayed in the homepage footer. These must be in place. Kindly amend and refer to the instructions on the following page for the proper display of the dynamic seal: https://portal.gamingcontrolcuracao.org/

<p>The registered domain mistycasino.com does not have the applicant's company details, the CGA's dynamic seal or an 18+ sign displayed in the homepage footer. These must be in place. Kindly amend and refer to the instructions on the following page for the proper display of the dynamic seal: <a href="https://portal.gamingcontrolcuracao.org/" target="_blank">https://portal.gamingcontrolcuracao.org/</a></p><p><strong>Dear Applicant,</strong></p><p>Reference is made to your confirmation that the requested amendments have been completed and that the domain <strong>mistycasino.com</strong> is ready for review.</p><p>During the assessment of the domain, it was observed that the website states that it operates under <strong>License No. ALSI-202506006-FI1</strong>, purportedly issued by the Offshore Finance Authority of the State of Anjouan and administered by Anjouan Licensing Services Inc.</p><p>Please be advised that the holding, display, promotion, or reliance upon a gaming license issued by another jurisdiction is not permitted under the applicable Curaçao licensing framework. As such, the continued display of, or reference to, the aforementioned license raises material regulatory concerns.</p><p>You are requested to clarify your position regarding the Anjouan license and to confirm whether you currently holds, operates under, or intends to rely upon any gaming license issued by another jurisdiction. If not, you should immediately remove all references to such license from the website and provide confirmation thereof.</p><p>Kindly provide the requested clarification and confirmation within one (1) week.</p>

QPA/2025/03298 - Prashani Naresh Patel - Birth CertificateBirth CertificateCriticalDue Sep 22, 2025

Please upload a higher-quality colour scan.

Please upload a higher-quality colour scan.

The individual is no longer involved in the application.
[Gerald Chocolaad - 12-08-2026 19:47]