On January 27, 2026, me88 announced that it had officially secured its Gaming Control Board (GCB) License, making it the first online casino operator in Malaysia to obtain this next-generation regulatory credential. The announcement was made by me88 spokesperson James Snider at a press event in Kuala Lumpur.
What is the GCB License?
The Gaming Control Board License represents a new era of regulated digital gaming. Unlike previous licensing frameworks, the GCB License imposes enhanced safeguards, standardised best practices and rigorous operational compliance requirements that protect consumers and elevate industry credibility across Southeast Asia.
What Does the GCB License Mean for Players?
For me88 players, the GCB License provides greater confidence in the platform's fairness and transparency. Key player protections under the GCB framework include mandatory game fairness audits, segregated player funds, responsible gaming tools and an independent dispute resolution process.
me88's Commitment to Regulation
me88 already held a Curacao Gaming License and certifications from bmm, iTechLabs and Gaming Laboratories International prior to obtaining the GCB License. The addition of the GCB credential reinforces me88's position as the most regulated and trustworthy online casino in Malaysia.
"We are honored to become the first Malaysian online casino to secure the GCB License. This demonstrates our unwavering dedication to legitimacy, transparency, and world-class gaming operations." – James Snider, me88 Spokesperson
