GLRI 2026.1 · Last index update 2026-06-15
Gambling Law Rating Index
The GLRI methodology is a public, weighted-pillar scoring framework for gambling-licensing law firms. Every firm in the index is evaluated against seven public pillars summing to 100 points. Scores, scoring notes, and editorial reasoning are published per firm on the firm profile page.
How firms are evaluated
Gambling Law Index runs a structured editorial review against 7 pillars summing to 100 points. The pillars are designed to test substantive gambling-licensing practice depth — not marketing, awards, or paid placements.
The 7 pillars
Practice specialisation
15 ptsExclusive iGaming/gambling-law focus, no general-corporate dilution, dedicated gambling-licensing headcount.
Tier 1 jurisdictional depth
20 ptsDocumented filings across Tier 1 — Malta MGA, UK Gambling Commission, Gibraltar, Isle of Man GSC.
EU regional and emerging markets
10 ptsCoverage of Tier 2 EU regulators (Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Romania) plus emerging markets (Brazil SPA, Argentina, Mexico).
Practice-tested track record
15 ptsQuality of regulatory engagement on B2C and B2B (Critical Gaming Supply) matters with major regulators.
Regulator-side experience
10 ptsNamed team members with prior MGA, UKGC, Gibraltar, IoM GSC, Spelinspektionen employment.
Authority & E-E-A-T signals
15 ptsNamed senior practitioners, public bios with credentials, SiGMA/iGB/Gaming Compliance Forum speaking, published commentary.
Service lifecycle coverage
15 ptsEnd-to-end: corporate formation → licensing → AML/responsible-gambling → ongoing supervisory liaison → enforcement defence → litigation.
What we do NOT score on
- Marketing spend, advertising, or sponsored placements (none accepted)
- Industry award schemes that are not editorially-curated (most "Law Firm of the Year" awards are pay-to-play)
- Firm size or revenue (a substantive 8-person specialist scores higher than a 200-person generalist with a small gambling team)
- Geographic proximity to the index editorial team
Index revision cadence
The GLRI index is updated twice annually — typically Q2 and Q4. Material regulatory developments (new licence categories, supervisory enforcement actions, framework reforms) trigger interim review of affected firm profiles outside the regular cycle.
Editorial independence and submissions
We accept submissions for consideration via [email protected]. Submission does not guarantee inclusion. The editorial team independently verifies submission content against public records, regulator databases, and industry sources before any scoring decision. Inclusion in the index is editorial decision, not paid placement — no fees of any kind are accepted from listed or candidate firms.
Sister methodology
The GLRI methodology was developed alongside the CLPAI methodology at our sister publication Crypto Law Index (which covers crypto-licensing counsel under MiCA and equivalent regimes). The two methodologies share structural design (7 public pillars, 100 points, twice-annual revision) but the pillar definitions and weights differ to reflect the distinct practice characteristics of gambling-licensing versus crypto-licensing counsel.
Corrections
If you believe any aspect of a firm profile is factually inaccurate, please email [email protected] with substantiating sources. Corrections are reviewed and applied within 5 business days.