Launch and scale with clear rules and real approvals
We help skill-based and real-money products operate across states, pass platform review, and stay onside with processors.
Book Free Strategy CallCommon failure points
Mechanics are labeled as chance and gambling rules apply
There is no state-by-state analysis before launch
App Store or Google Play blocks updates
Processors freeze funds due to unclear risk
Disclosures and moderation are weak and attract enforcement
How we help
Regulatory strategy
Know where you can operate and what each state requires.
- Skill-based assessments that document how skill predominates
- Fifty-state surveys with risk tiers and a go or no-go map
- Opinion letters for partners and processors
- Launch sequencing and geofencing guidance
Promotions and contests
Acquire users without regulatory headaches.
- Contest and sweepstakes rules that meet state requirements
- Registration and bonding where required
- Advertising standards and clear disclosures
- Prize fulfillment and tax language that avoids surprises
Platform and processor readiness
Reduce friction before you submit or onboard.
- App Store and Google Play compliance packages
- Merchant onboarding and risk narratives that match your flows
- MCC alignment and fund-flow diagrams
- Chargeback and fraud controls sized to the model
Product policy and player safety
Build trust with rules you can enforce.
- Terms, Privacy, and EULA tuned to mechanics and cash-out
- Age gating, KYC triggers, and withdrawal limits
- UGC policies and moderation workflows
- Dispute resolution with a clear sanctions ladder
IP and content
Protect core assets and avoid rework.
- Trademark and copyright strategy
- Licenses for engines, music, art, and third-party data
- Open-source audits and governance
Ongoing outside counsel
Stay responsive as rules and platforms evolve.
- Feature reviews before release
- Partner and distribution agreements
- Enforcement and regulator outreach when required
How engagement works
Strategy call
We map mechanics, monetization, and target states.
Diagnostic
We review the build, policies, and partner requirements.
Analysis and paperwork
We deliver a risk map, required documents, and submissions.
Operate
We provide ongoing counsel for features, ads, and expansion.
Pricing
Fixed fees for surveys, rules, and platform packages.
Subscription options for ongoing updates and feature reviews.
Custom scopes for complex launches.
FAQ
What establishes that our product is skill-based?
We test mechanics against state standards, document the skill factors, and issue a legal memorandum. Partners and processors often require this analysis.
Do we need a fifty-state survey?
If you plan national scale or expect partner scrutiny, yes. The survey identifies where you can operate and the conditions that apply. It also accelerates investor conversations.
Why did our processor flag us as gambling?
Category codes and unclear flows are common triggers. We align your product and documentation with the correct codes and add controls that reduce perceived risk.
How do we pass App Store and Google Play review?
We match disclosures, age ratings, and cash-out rules to current policies and package submissions with the legal materials reviewers expect.
Do we need KYC or AML controls?
If you accept paid entry or enable cash-out, you should expect enhanced checks. We scope controls in proportion to the model and the states where you operate.
How should we handle minors?
We implement age gates, parental consent where needed, and data flows that comply with platform rules and children's privacy laws. If you cannot meet the standard, we wall off features.
How quickly can you deliver a survey?
Timelines depend on scope. We can deliver an initial assessment that unblocks fundraising or processor onboarding, then expand to a full survey.
Ready to ship with confidence?
If you need a state map, platform approval, or a partner who understands gaming risk, we can help.