GLRI 2026.1 Get a Shortlist

GLRI 2026.1 · Updated 2026-06-15

Gambling Licensing Counsel — Ranked by Methodology

Gambling Law Index is an editorial publication ranking gambling-law firms across Tier 1 jurisdictions (MGA, UKGC, Gibraltar, Isle of Man), EU regional regulators (Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Romania), emerging markets (Brazil, Argentina, Mexico), and offshore (Curaçao, Anjouan). Every firm scored against seven public pillars under the Gambling Law Rating Index methodology.

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The GLRI 2026.1 ranking

13 gambling-licensing firms scored across seven public pillars (100 points). Editorial opinion, methodology-driven — no pay-to-rank.

  1. #1 Gofaizen & Sherle Tallinn, Estonia · gambling fintech 92/100
  2. #2 WH Partners Ta' Xbiex, Malta · exclusive gambling 89/100
  3. #3 Harris Hagan London, United Kingdom · exclusive gambling 87/100
  4. #4 GTG Advocates Valletta, Malta · multi disciplinary 85/100
  5. #5 Hassans Gibraltar, Gibraltar · big law generalist 83/100
  6. #6 Wiggin LLP London, United Kingdom · multi disciplinary 81/100
  7. #7 CSB Group Mosta, Malta · multi disciplinary 79/100
  8. #8 Ramparts Gibraltar, Gibraltar · exclusive gambling 77/100
  9. #9 Bird & Bird London, United Kingdom · big law generalist 75/100
  10. #10 DLA Piper London, United Kingdom · big law generalist 73/100
  11. #11 Dentons London, United Kingdom · big law generalist 71/100
  12. #12 Fast Offshore Sliema, Malta · multi disciplinary 67/100
  13. #13 Manimama Tallinn, Estonia · gambling fintech 65/100

GLRI 2026.1 — Top 8 firms

Visualisation of total GLRI score across the index. Each bar fills to the firm's score out of 100.

Full ranking & methodology notes →

Tier 1 — Premium reputation

The four premium-reputation gambling jurisdictions globally.

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Malta MGA
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Isle of Man GSC
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Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner
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United Kingdom UKGC
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Nevada (USA) NGCB
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New York (USA) NYSGC
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New Jersey (USA) DGE
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Ontario (Canada) AGCO
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Alderney AGCC

Tier 2 — Credible domestic / EU regional

Credible EU regional gambling licences with strong domestic markets.

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Sweden Spelinspektionen
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Denmark Spillemyndigheden
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Romania ONJN
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Spain DGOJ
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Michigan (USA) MGCB
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Pennsylvania (USA) PGCB
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Cyprus NBA
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Estonia EMTA
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South Africa NGB
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Australia (Northern Territory) NTRWC

Tier 3 — Emerging / recently liberalised

Emerging and recently-liberalised gambling markets.

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Brazil SPA
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Argentina (Buenos Aires) LOTBA
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Mexico SEGOB
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Philippines PAGCOR
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Panama JCJ
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India State-level
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Kenya BCLB

Offshore — Cost-effective, weak supervision

Cost-effective offshore regimes with weaker supervisory reputation.

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Curaçao CGCB
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Anjouan (Comoros) AOFA
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Costa Rica No specific gambling regulator
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Kahnawake KGC
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Antigua & Barbuda FSRC

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