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Licensing & Authorisations
A gaming licence is the foundation of everything you do, and the application is where most problems are made or avoided.
We manage the licensing process end to end, from choosing the right jurisdiction and structure to preparing documentation and corresponding with the regulator, so your launch isn't held up by avoidable gaps.
Who we help
Built for operators, suppliers and investors
Online casino and sportsbook operators entering new markets, suppliers seeking certification, and investors assessing a target's licensing position.
What we do
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Application-ready
Preparation and review of licence applications, business plans and policy documentation
Fit and proper
Fit-and-proper and beneficial-ownership disclosures
Regulator liaison
Liaison with regulators throughout review and clarification rounds
Renewals & variations
Licence renewals, variations and scope extensions
Supplier licensing
Supplier and B2B authorisations alongside operator licences
How to get a gaming licence: what the process really looks like
Every gaming licence application follows a broadly similar shape, whatever the jurisdiction: a licensed corporate entity with adequate capital, fit-and-proper checks on shareholders and key persons, a business plan, a full set of AML and responsible-gaming policies, and evidence that the technical platform meets the regulator's standards. What differs is the depth of review, the timeline and the ongoing obligations that come with the licence.
We start with the question that matters most: where should you be licensed? An MGA licence from Malta, a licence under the new Curaçao regime and a Polish betting permit each open different markets, different payment providers and different banking relationships. We map the options against your product, target markets and budget, and only then prepare the application.
Online casino and sports betting licences in Poland, Malta and Curaçao
In Poland, online casino games are reserved for the state monopoly, so private operators can only apply for a mutual betting permit from the Minister of Finance. In Malta, the Malta Gaming Authority issues B2C and B2B licences under one of the most demanding frameworks in the EU. In Curaçao, the LOK reform replaced the old master/sub-licence model with direct licensing by the Curaçao Gaming Authority. We work with all three regimes daily and coordinate multi-jurisdiction projects from one place.
For suppliers, we handle B2B authorisations and critical gaming supply licences alongside operator licences, so platform, game and payment providers can enter regulated markets without gaps in their own licensing position.
Why applications get delayed, and how we avoid it
Regulators rarely negotiate on completeness: an incomplete package is returned rather than partially reviewed. The most common causes of delay are missing beneficial-ownership disclosures, business plans that do not match the technical set-up, and policies copied from another market that do not meet local rules. Our licensing work is built around eliminating those gaps before the file is submitted, and we stay on the correspondence with the regulator through every clarification round until the licence is issued.
FAQ
Questions we hear most
How long does a gaming licence application take?+
From several weeks in Curaçao to six months or more in Malta, depending on the completeness of the file and the complexity of the ownership structure. Polish betting permits are issued by the Minister of Finance and typically take several months.
Do I need a separate licence as a game or platform supplier?+
In most regulated markets, yes. Malta requires a B2B critical gaming supply licence, Curaçao licenses B2B suppliers directly, and several other jurisdictions require supplier registration or certification. We handle supplier authorisations alongside operator licences.
Can you help with a licence renewal or a change of ownership?+
Yes. Renewals, variations, scope extensions and change-of-control approvals are part of our licensing practice, including the notifications a regulator expects when shareholders or key persons change.
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