Gaming licensing
Curaçao, Anjouan, Malta and more — for merchants.
Prifinance
Prifinance is a consultancy for international business with lines for payment, cryptocurrency and gaming licensing, together with company formation and ongoing…
Poppleston Allen
Poppleston Allen is a firm of British solicitors for land-based and online gambling and entertainment businesses. The company states it was founded in 1994…
Pedro Miguel Law
Pedro Miguel Law is a Brazilian firm that supports licensing and operations of betting companies and online casinos. The company states it has operated since…
Oliveira & Jacobovitz Advogados
Oliveira & Jacobovitz Advogados is a law firm from Recife that supports licensing and operational compliance for betting and iGaming operators in Brazil. Its…
OAS Law Firm
OAS Law Firm is a Nigerian law firm that handles licensing for betting, casinos and lotteries and advises foreign investors entering the market. Its offices…
Northridge
Northridge is a law firm that supports licensing, compliance and commercial projects in betting and gaming. The entity is Northridge Law LLP, based at 90…
Nordic Legal
Nordic Legal is a North European legal and advisory group that supports gaming licence applications and ongoing compliance. The Danish entity is Nordic Legal…
NJORD Law Firm
NJORD Law Firm is a law firm that structures and supports payment institution licence applications in Latvia. Its Danish entity is registered under CVR…
MYLaw Advogados
MYLaw Advogados is a Brazilian law firm with a gaming practice covering regulatory, corporate, contractual and tax questions for operators. The entity is Maia…
MELCHERS
MELCHERS is a German law firm with a dedicated practice for gambling and betting licensing and compliance. The entity is MELCHERS Rechtsanwälte…
MdME
MdME is an international law firm with a practice in gaming licensing and regulation in Macau and Portugal. Its office in Macau is at Avenida da Praia Grande…
Mazanti-Andersen
Mazanti-Andersen is a Danish law firm that prepares applications for licences for online casinos, betting and other regulated games. The entity is…
Maxcorp
Maxcorp is a corporate and fintech services provider headquartered in Tallinn. The entity is MAXCORP PLC, with an office at Tornimae Business Center, Tornimae…
MannBenham
MannBenham is a legal, advisory and fiduciary group on the Isle of Man with an eGaming practice. The entity is MannBenham Advocates Limited, registration…
Machado Meyer
Machado Meyer is a Brazilian law firm, formally Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados, that helps gambling companies obtain permits and maintain…
Lurie Inc. Attorneys
Lurie Inc. Attorneys is a boutique South African law firm focused on gambling, technology and international licensing. The entity is Lurie Incorporated…
LOYRA Abogados
LOYRA Abogados is a Spanish law firm that helps gambling companies with market entry, licensing and regulatory compliance. Its office is at Calle de Goya 15 in…
Licence Gaming
Licence Gaming is a Maltese consultancy for gaming licensing across several jurisdictions. The legal entity is DD Consultus Ltd, and the office is at Piazzetta…
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Why a gaming licence matters for payments
For online casinos, sportsbooks, lotteries and skill games, the licence is not only a legal requirement — it is what acquirers, PSPs and banks ask for first. Without a recognised licence most iGaming payment providers will not onboard you. This subsection lists law firms and licensing consultants that obtain and maintain gaming licences.
Commonly used jurisdictions
- Curaçao: reformed licensing regime under a new regulator; a frequent entry point for international operators.
- Anjouan: often marketed as a low-cost option; check how your target PSPs and markets treat it.
- Malta (MGA): a tier-one European licence with higher substance and capital requirements.
- Isle of Man, Gibraltar: established regimes with strong reputations and higher costs.
- Kahnawake: long-standing licensing body in Canada.
- National licences: many countries — such as the UK, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, the Philippines — require a local licence to target their players.
Costs, timelines and requirements change; treat any "cheapest gaming licence" claim as a starting point for comparison, not a decision.
What to compare
- Total cost: application fee, annual fees, gaming tax, local staff and office.
- Time to licence and whether you can operate during review.
- Markets you can legally target and blocked countries.
- Acceptance by payment providers and acquiring banks.
- Technical requirements: certified RNG, game providers, responsible-gambling tools.
Beyond the licence
Operators also need company formation, a business account, AML policies (compliance outsourcing) and a cashier connected to suitable PSPs. Related merchant hubs: betting, lottery, gaming.
By country
Browse consultants by jurisdiction: Curaçao, Malta, Isle of Man, Mexico, Philippines. Not legal advice — post a request to receive proposals.