Gaming & Gambling Licensing
Coburn Compliance helps governments, regulators, licensing authorities and gaming businesses establish, modernise and operate credible gambling and remote gaming regulatory regimes that meet international regulatory, compliance and financial services standards. Drawing on practical experience from both the regulator and operator perspective, we support the drafting of legislation, creation of regulatory frameworks, establishment of licensing authorities, development of compliance programmes and implementation of technology platforms that underpin successful gaming ecosystems.
In addition to supporting jurisdictions, we act as a strategic licensing advisor to gaming operators seeking licences in leading international markets. We help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements, prepare robust licence applications, reduce approval risk and accelerate market entry through a combination of regulatory expertise, operational experience and commercial pragmatism. Our approach is designed not only to secure licences, but also to create sustainable, internationally respected gaming businesses built on strong governance, compliance and long-term growth.
Building and Operating World-Class Gambling Licensing Authorities
Building and Operating World-Class Gambling Licensing Authorities
Building and Operating World-Class Gambling Licensing Authorities
Coburn Compliance helps governments, regulators, licensing authorities and private sector partners establish, modernise and operate credible gambling and remote gaming licensing regimes that meet international regulatory, compliance and financial services expectations.
Coburn Compliance offers a rare combination of regulatory expertise, operational experience, compliance capability, technology enablement and financial services integration. We do not simply advise. We design, launch, operate and continually improve gambling licensing authorities and gaming regulatory ecosystems, helping jurisdictions create credible, sustainable and internationally respected licensing regimes capable of supporting long-term economic growth.
Our team combines practical experience from both the regulator and operator perspective, including drafting of legislation, creation of regulatory frameworks and establishment of licensing authorities, operating models, compliance programmes and technology platforms supporting global gaming markets.
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Gaming Licensing Application Support
Building and Operating World-Class Gambling Licensing Authorities
Building and Operating World-Class Gambling Licensing Authorities
Not every operator requires a licence from a jurisdiction that we help operate. Many clients seek licences in jurisdictions such as Malta, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Curaçao and other international gaming centres. In these cases, Coburn Compliance acts as a strategic licensing advisor, helping operators navigate complex regulatory requirements, reduce application risk and accelerate time-to-market.
Our team combines practical experience gained from designing regulatory frameworks, drafting gambling legislation, operating licensing approval functions and conducting detailed regulatory due diligence on gaming businesses. This allows us to approach licensing applications from the regulator's perspective as well as the operator's perspective.
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Running World-Class Gambling Licensing Authorities
Coburn Compliance helps governments, regulators, licensing authorities and private sector partners establish, modernise and operate credible gambling and remote gaming licensing regimes that meet international regulatory, compliance and financial services expectations.
Coburn Compliance offers a rare combination of regulatory expertise, operational experience, compliance capability, technology enablement and financial services integration. We do not simply advise. We design, launch, operate and continually improve gambling licensing authorities and gaming regulatory ecosystems, helping jurisdictions create credible, sustainable and internationally respected licensing regimes capable of supporting long-term economic growth.
Our team combines practical experience from both the regulator and operator perspective, including drafting of legislation, creation of regulatory frameworks and establishment of licensing authorities, operating models, compliance programmes and technology platforms supporting global gaming markets.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Regulatory Strategy & Jurisdiction Design
- Design new gambling licensing jurisdictions from concept through launch.
- Advise governments, regulators and economic development bodies on licensing models, market positioning and regulatory strategy.
- Benchmark jurisdictions against leading international hubs including Malta, Gibraltar, Isle of Man and other gaming centres.
- Develop economic models, revenue forecasts and regulatory business cases.
Legislation, Regulations & Codes of Practice
- Draft gambling legislation.
- Draft licensing regulations and delegated authority frameworks.
- Create AML, KYC, player protection and responsible gambling requirements.
- Produce operational regulations, technical standards and codes of practice.
- Establish enforcement, governance and supervisory frameworks.
Licensing Authority Set-Up
- Establish the complete governance and operating model for a gambling regulator or delegated licensing authority.
- Design approval workflows and licence issuance processes.
- Create application forms, guidance packs and supporting documentation.
- Develop licence conditions, licensing agreements and regulatory terms and conditions.
- Train regulatory staff and operational teams.
Operator Licensing & Due Diligence
- Conduct fit-and-proper assessments.
- Perform corporate, ownership and Ultimate Beneficial Owner investigations.
- Undertake sanctions, PEP, adverse media and criminality screening.
- Review source of wealth, source of funds and financial standing.
- Assess management competence, business plans and technical capability.
- Evaluate licensing applications and make licensing recommendations.
Compliance, AML & Financial Crime Frameworks
- Design AML and counter-terrorist financing regimes.
- Establish ongoing monitoring programmes.
- Implement risk-based supervision methodologies.
- Create suspicious activity reporting processes.
- Develop governance, risk and compliance frameworks for licensed operators.
Technical Compliance & Platform Assurance
- Review gaming platforms, websites and software.
- Assess RNG certification and game fairness controls.
- Validate player protection measures and age verification controls.
- Monitor geo-blocking and jurisdictional restrictions.
- Oversee cybersecurity, data protection and disaster recovery requirements.
- Manage licensing seals and website verification programmes.
Ongoing Regulatory Supervision
- Operate day-to-day licensing and supervisory functions on behalf of regulators and delegated authorities.
- Conduct licence renewals and change assessments.
- Monitor ownership changes, complaints, incidents and control failures.
- Review periodic regulatory returns and management information.
- Perform ongoing compliance oversight and risk-based reviews.
Financial Services & Banking Enablement
- Support licensed operators with access to banking, payments and regulated financial services.
- Facilitate relationships with banks, payment providers and compliance partners.
- Design governance standards that increase financial-services acceptance of gaming licences.
- Help jurisdictions create broader fintech and digital economy ecosystems around gaming regulation.
Technology & RegTech Solutions
- Design licensing portals and compliance platforms.
- Implement workflow automation, reporting and monitoring systems.
- Develop regulatory reporting infrastructure.
- Deliver integrated governance, compliance and supervisory technology solutions.
Independent Gaming Licensing Advisory & Application Support
Not every operator requires a licence from a jurisdiction that we help operate. Many clients seek licences in established jurisdictions such as Malta, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Curaçao and other international gaming centres. In these cases, Lysis acts as a strategic licensing advisor, helping operators navigate complex regulatory requirements, reduce application risk and accelerate time-to-market.
Our team combines practical experience gained from designing regulatory frameworks, drafting gambling legislation, operating licensing approval functions and conducting detailed regulatory due diligence on gaming businesses. This allows us to approach licensing applications from the regulator's perspective as well as the operator's perspective.
Our Support Typically Includes:
- Regulatory Readiness Assessments & Gap Analysis
Comprehensive reviews of the operator's business model, governance, controls, policies, technical environment and regulatory obligations to identify gaps, prioritise remediation activities and maximise readiness for licensing applications and regulatory scrutiny.
- Jurisdiction Selection & Market Entry Strategy
Independent advice on selecting the most appropriate licensing jurisdiction based on target markets, products, risk appetite, investor expectations, banking requirements, operational model, regulatory burden and long-term commercial objectives.
- Licence Applications & Supporting Documentation
Preparation and coordination of licence applications, regulatory questionnaires, corporate documentation, ownership information, financial disclosures, technical submissions and supporting evidence required to achieve successful licence approval.
- Business Plans, Governance & Operating Models
Development of regulator-ready business plans, governance structures, operating models, compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, committee structures and management oversight arrangements aligned to jurisdictional expectations and industry best practice.
- AML, Financial Crime & Responsible Gambling Frameworks
Design and implementation of anti-money laundering, sanctions, customer due diligence, financial crime prevention, responsible gambling, player protection and ongoing monitoring frameworks appropriate to regulatory requirements and business risks.
- Ownership, UBO & Source of Wealth Documentation
Compilation, review and validation of shareholder structures, Ultimate Beneficial Owner information, source of wealth evidence, source of funds documentation and related corporate records required during regulatory due diligence processes.
- Regulatory Liaison & Application Management
Active engagement with regulators, licensing authorities and professional advisers throughout the licensing process, including management of regulatory queries, requests for information, interviews, meetings and application status tracking.
- Independent Review & Regulatory Challenge
Detailed quality assurance reviews of licence applications and supporting materials from a regulatory perspective, identifying weaknesses, inconsistencies, omissions or potential concerns before formal submission to maximise approval prospects.
- Banking, Payments & Commercial Readiness Support
Preparation of governance, compliance and risk management frameworks that support banking, payment processing, merchant acquiring and commercial partnerships, helping operators establish the wider infrastructure required for successful operations.
Whether launching a start-up gaming business, entering a new jurisdiction or scaling an established operation, Coburn Compliance provides practical, commercially focused regulatory support designed to maximise the probability of licence approval while creating a robust foundation for sustainable and compliant growth.