Top-tier crypto iGaming operator BC.Game has officially received regulatory approval to launch its services in Kenya after its subsidiary, Blockdance Africa, was granted both a Public Gaming Licence and a Bookmakers Off-the-Course Licence.
The dual licensing was awarded by the nation’s regulator, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), and formally permits the company to conduct its business within Kenya’s established framework.
The approval marks a significant step for BC.Game into one of Africa’s most prominent gaming markets. Kenya has seen sustained growth in the sector, supported by widespread smartphone adoption and a strong local interest in sports betting.
This entry comes as the BCLB continues to implement increasingly stringent regulatory measures, including higher licensing fees, stricter advertising requirements, and enhanced financial protection standards for players.
Securing a license under this robust framework underscores BC.Game’s stated focus on maintaining regulatory compliance as it expands its African footprint.
This expansion into Kenya occurs during a period of significant regulatory restructuring for BC.Game in other jurisdictions.
In December 2024, the company made the decision to voluntarily withdraw its Curaçao licence, citing concerns over outdated regulatory frameworks and insufficient legal protections within that system.
The withdrawal followed legal disputes in Curaçao during November 2024, where reports emerged that BC.Game’s operating entities had been declared bankrupt following legal actions initiated by players.
However, BC.Game disputed these allegations at the time, characterizing the proceedings as administrative rather than bankruptcy-related and affirming that the company had no liquidity or financial stability issues.
The successful acquisition of the Kenyan licenses marks a new chapter in the company’s global regulatory strategy.
