iGaming compliance, AML, responsible gaming & licensing — advisory built for operators
Miguel Luís is an independent iGaming compliance consultant and seasoned MLRO with hands-on experience across compliance, AML/CTF, risk management, fraud prevention, responsible gaming, and regulatory licensing.
Drawing on years of operator-side expertise in regulated markets — including Portugal (SRIJ) — Miguel works with iGaming operators, startups, and licence applicants to build robust compliance frameworks, navigate licensing processes, and embed responsible gaming as a strategic advantage rather than a regulatory burden.
Areas covered:
Regulatory licensing & applications (SRIJ and other jurisdictions) · AML/CTF compliance & MLRO services · Responsible gaming strategy & implementation · Fraud & risk management · Compliance framework design & policy development · Regulatory gap analysis & audit preparation · Payments compliance · Overall iGaming compliance strategy.
EST 2026
PT, Lisbon
1 - 10 Employees
I help iGaming operators design, implement, and maintain compliance programmes that meet regulatory expectations without creating unnecessary operational friction. Services span AML/CTF compliance, MLRO support, internal policy development, compliance framework design, fraud and risk management, gap analysis, and audit preparation. With a background spanning legal, compliance, and commercial strategy, I bring a pragmatic, operator-focused approach, building compliance structures that protect the business while enabling it to grow.
Responsible gaming done right protects players, satisfies regulators, and strengthens the operator's long-term position. I work with iGaming operators to design and implement responsible gaming frameworks that go beyond minimum compliance, covering player protection tools, safer gambling policies, staff training, KYC and affordability approaches, and responsible gaming governance. My approach treats responsible gaming as a commercial and reputational advantage, helping operators build trust with players, regulators, and partners alike
From initial licence applications to ongoing regulatory obligations, I support operators at every stage of the licensing journey. With direct experience in SRIJ (Portugal) and exposure to multiple regulatory frameworks, I help operators understand what regulators expect, prepare thorough and compliant applications, and build the internal structures required to maintain their licence long-term. Whether you're entering a new market or strengthening your existing regulatory standing, I provide practical, operator-side guidance grounded in real-world compliance experience.
Sustainable growth in iGaming requires more than a strong product, it demands strategic decisions that are commercially sound and regulatorily defensible from the outset. I advise iGaming operators on business and market entry strategy, helping leadership teams navigate the intersection of commercial ambition and regulatory reality. Drawing on hands-on experience across compliance, risk, fraud, payments, and responsible gaming, I bring an operator-side perspective that bridges strategic planning with the practical constraints and opportunities of regulated markets. Whether you're entering a new jurisdiction, restructuring your compliance function, or aligning your business model with evolving regulatory expectations, I help you make decisions that hold up under scrutiny, and drive results.
Identifying and mitigating player abuse patterns — including multi-accounting, bonus abuse, and system exploitation — to protect operator revenues and maintain platform integrity.
Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity across player accounts, payments, and platform interactions, combining rule-based controls with behavioural risk analysis.
Designing and implementing AML/CTF programmes compliant with applicable regulations, including transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and MLRO function support.
Conducting compliance audits and regulatory readiness reviews to identify gaps, assess control effectiveness, and prepare operators for regulatory scrutiny.
Supporting operators through certification and accreditation processes, ensuring internal frameworks, policies, and controls meet the standards required by regulators and testing bodies.
educing chargeback exposure through improved KYC, payment controls, dispute management processes, and player verification at critical transaction points.
End-to-end compliance advisory covering regulatory frameworks, policy development, internal controls, and ongoing compliance programme management for iGaming operators.
Advising on tools and processes that automate compliance workflows — from transaction monitoring to reporting — reducing manual burden while maintaining regulatory standards.
Independent, operator-side advisory across compliance, risk, licensing, responsible gaming, and strategy — tailored to the specific regulatory and commercial context of each client.
Practical, hands-on consulting support for iGaming operators navigating regulatory complexity, operational risk, and compliance programme development.
Implementing detection frameworks and monitoring approaches that surface fraudulent behaviour early, across account activity, payments, and bonus consumption.
Building preventive controls that reduce fraud exposure at onboarding, during gameplay, and at withdrawal — protecting both the operator and the player.
Advising on KYC and identity verification frameworks that meet regulatory requirements while minimising friction in the player onboarding journey.
Designing compliant ID verification processes that balance regulatory obligations with a smooth player experience, including document verification and enhanced due diligence workflows.
Supporting operators in obtaining and maintaining gaming licences across jurisdictions, with guidance on application requirements, regulatory expectations, and ongoing obligations.
Specialist advisory on gaming licence strategy — jurisdiction selection, application preparation, regulatory engagement, and post-licence compliance management.
Comprehensive support throughout the licensing process, from jurisdiction assessment and documentation preparation to regulator liaison and licence maintenance.
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