Aztec Paradise Casino review: Anjouan licence, no UK licence

Aztec Paradise Casino is a slot-focused online casino whose footer is reported to name ChapChap Technologies Ltd as the operator, under licence ALSI-202409025-FI12 from Anjouan in the Union of Comoros. There is no Gambling Commission licence behind it, so this Aztec Paradise Casino review gives no score and looks instead at what that licence position means for someone in the UK.

Anjouan licence, not a British one

A licence from Anjouan lets a company operate under Anjouan's rules. It gives no permission to serve players in Great Britain. Under the Gambling Act 2005, any business offering remote gambling that is used here needs a Commission licence, wherever its servers or offices are. Neither Aztec Paradise nor ChapChap Technologies appears on the register, yet the site is promoted to UK players with offers in pounds.

The "not on GamStop" label and what it signals

Aztec Paradise is marketed as a casino not on GamStop. Every online casino licensed for Great Britain has had to take part in GAMSTOP since 31 March 2020, so a site outside the scheme that accepts British players is, by definition, not licensed here. The Commission says this label is used to reach people who have self-excluded, and that such sites often target vulnerable customers.

If you registered with GAMSTOP and find yourself looking at sites like this, the exclusion is doing its job on licensed sites, and the urge to look elsewhere is worth talking through. GamCare's National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day, by phone, live chat or WhatsApp.

Protections a UK player does not get

• No stake limit of £5 per slot spin, or £2 for players aged 18 to 24.
• No 10x wagering cap on bonuses.
• No Commission rules on fair terms, ID checks or safer-gambling tools.
• No approved ADR provider, and payments and disputes sit outside UK law.

Similar names on the register

Some Aztec-themed brands do appear on the register, under different companies and accounts. They are unrelated to Aztec Paradise and share none of its operator details. Matching a name is never enough: check that the exact domain is listed on an Active entry, as our guide to checking a licence explains.

Blocking and support routes

Gambling is only for people aged 18 or over. GAMSTOP covers licensed sites only, so GamCare suggests blocking software such as Gamban for wider cover, and helpline callers can get free access through the TalkBanStop partnership. Further help is listed on our responsible gambling page.