(Skill-Based Assessments · 50-State Surveys · Opinion Letters · App Store/Processor Readiness)
Launch and scale with clear rules
We help real-money and skill-based products pass platform review, keep processors comfortable, and operate across states with a defensible legal position.
Where teams get burned
Skill versus chance is misread and gambling rules attach unexpectedly.
There is no 50-state plan; partners pause launches and reviews drag out.
App Store or Google Play blocks cash-out or paid entry during review.
Payment processors flag activity, change MCCs, or freeze funds.
Chance-based giveaways or contests are structured incorrectly and trigger enforcement.
How we de-risk launch and growth
Skill-based assessments
We analyze mechanics under state tests, document skill factors, and explain onboarding and gameplay in a form partners and processors respect.
50-state surveys
We deliver a go/no-go map, required conditions and disclosures, and a launch sequence with geofencing guidance so you can move deliberately.
Opinion letters
We provide formal legal opinions that satisfy processors, distribution partners, and investors who require written analysis before approval.
Contest & sweepstakes rules
We draft compliant rules, handle registrations and bonding where required, and include tax and disclosure language that avoids surprises.
Platform & processor readiness
We prepare App Store and Play packages, merchant onboarding narratives, MCC alignment, and chargeback controls proportionate to your model.
Policy & player safety
We align Terms, Privacy, and EULA with mechanics and cash-out rules, and we set age gates, KYC triggers, UGC moderation, and dispute workflows.
Packages
Rapid Read
A fast assessment of mechanics and risk positions that unblocks early partner or investor conversations.
State Map
A full 50-state survey with a go/no-go map, required conditions, and an opinion letter for partners and processors.
Contest & Sweepstakes Rules
Rules, required registrations and bonding, and disclosure language ready for publication and platform review.
Custom
A scoped set of opinions, rules, and submissions aligned to your feature roadmap and target states.
Process
We review mechanics, monetization, target states, and any partner or platform requirements.
We produce the assessment and draft positions, highlighting gaps that would block approval.
We deliver the survey, opinion letters, and any contest or sweepstakes rules, and we prepare submission materials.
We update documents as platform policies and state guidance change, and we support expansion.
FAQ
Can we run paid-entry tournaments in our state today?
It depends on your format, the role of chance, prize structure, and the player pool. We provide a state map with conditions for a compliant launch and alternatives where paid entry is restricted.
Are contests and sweepstakes part of gaming law?
Yes. The same prize/chance/consideration analysis applies. We structure skill contests properly and draft sweepstakes rules with required disclosures and, where applicable, registrations and bonding.
Why did our processor flag us as gambling or move our MCC?
Unclear flows, cash-out mechanics, or mismatched narratives are common triggers. We align documentation, diagram funds flow, and add controls that reduce perceived risk so onboarding proceeds.
How quickly can you deliver a 50-state survey and an opinion?
Speed depends on scope and novelty. We can issue a rapid assessment to unlock partner and investor conversations and follow with a complete survey and formal opinions on a set timeline.
What do platforms expect in an App Store or Google Play submission?
They expect clear disclosures, accurate age ratings, and a description of cash-out rules. We package legal materials and product explanations in the format reviewers use to decide quickly.
Do we need KYC or AML procedures for our model?
If you accept paid entry or enable withdrawals, enhanced checks are often expected. We size controls to the model and to the states in scope so compliance is defensible without excess friction.
Will you coordinate with local counsel where the law is ambiguous?
Yes. We quarterback the multi-state project and bring in local counsel when a statute, regulator, or court requires state-specific guidance or filings.