Gaming licensing
Curaçao, Anjouan, Malta and more — for merchants.
Brandl Talos
Brandl Talos is an Austrian law firm in international gaming law, licensing and corporate transactions. The legal entity is BRANDL TALOS Rechtsanwält:innen…
Bojosi Consulting Solutions
Bojosi Consulting Solutions is a specialised African consulting group in gaming regulation, licensing and compliance. The markets named are South Africa and…
Bichara e Motta Advogados
Bichara e Motta Advogados is a Brazilian law firm that advises online betting and gambling companies on structuring and regulating their business. The market…
BetComply
BetComply is a consultancy for technical and regulatory compliance in iGaming and for international gaming licensing. It operates from London. Services Six…
Bastilho Coelho Advogados
Bastilho Coelho Advogados is a Brazilian law firm that helps online betting and gaming operators comply with SPA/MF requirements. SPA/MF is the Ministry of…
Barter McKellar
Barter McKellar is a South African law firm for gambling and betting licences, corporate and regulatory compliance. It is based in Randburg, Gauteng. Services…
Asensi Abogados
Asensi Abogados is a Spanish law firm specialising in gaming law, licence acquisition, market entry and AML. The legal entity is Asensi Abogados, S.L.P…
ARQ Group
ARQ Group is a Maltese consultancy that helps gaming businesses choose a jurisdiction, prepare licence applications and stay compliant after launch. Its office…
Arden Consult
Arden Consult is a Philippine regulatory and licensing consultant for the gaming industry, focused on PAGCOR licensing and market strategy. It is based in…
Appleby
Appleby is an international law firm that supports the set-up and licensing of eGaming businesses in the Isle of Man and Alderney. For operators, it acts as…
Amber Gaming
Amber Gaming is an adviser on international gaming licensing, ongoing compliance and corporate services. The legal entity is Amber (Isle of Man) Limited…
Adeola Oyinlade & Co.
Adeola Oyinlade & Co. is a Nigerian law firm that supports betting and gambling companies with registration, licensing and compliance. Its office is in Yaba…
Addisons
Addisons is an Australian law firm that supports gambling businesses with market entry, licensing and operational compliance. Its Sydney office is on Park…
ACT
ACT supports Maltese gaming licence applications and provides financial and corporate services to operators. The Malta group includes ACT Advisory Services…
4H Agency
4H Agency is a consulting agency for the gambling industry. It provides legal opinions, licensing and support for entering new markets, and its address is…
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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.