Verified dataset mapping licensing structures across regulated gambling jurisdictions based exclusively on primary legislation and regulatory authorities.
Purpose
The Licensing Models Index functions as a structured dataset mapping licensing architectures governing regulated gambling markets worldwide.
Each entry reflects the statutory licensing structure defined by primary legislation and regulatory authorities. The index is used for cross-jurisdiction comparison of licensing frameworks.
This dataset does not include commercial analysis, forecasts, or operator guidance.
Verification Methodology
All entries are verified according to the GamingMarkets Truth Spine Methodology.
Licensing structures are documented through primary legal sources, including statutes, regulatory frameworks, and official regulatory publications.
Secondary sources, industry commentary, and commercial interpretations are excluded.
Licensing Models Dataset
| Region | Jurisdiction | Model | Structure | Regulator | Legal Basis | Anchor | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | New Jersey | multi-operator | casino-based licensing | New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement | Casino Control Act (N.J.S.A. 5:12) | New Jersey Gambling Regulation | Official Source |
| North America | Pennsylvania | tiered | operator + platform | Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board | Gaming Act (Act 42 of 2017) | Pennsylvania Gambling Regulation | Official Source |
| North America | Michigan | multi-operator | platform + operator | Michigan Gaming Control Board | Lawful Internet Gaming Act | Michigan Gambling Regulation | Official Source |
| Europe | United Kingdom | open licensing | operator licensing | UK Gambling Commission | Gambling Act 2005 | United Kingdom Gambling Regulation | Official Source |
| Europe | Malta | open licensing | B2C + B2B licensing | Malta Gaming Authority | Gaming Act (Chapter 583) | Malta Gambling Regulation | Official Source |
| Europe | Germany | federal-limited | interstate licensing | Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder | Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 | Germany Gambling Regulation | Official Source |
Fail-Closed Rule
If a licensing structure cannot be verified through a primary legal or regulatory source, the jurisdiction is excluded from the dataset.
No estimates, inferred models, or unverified classifications are published.