GICNT Global Standards 2026
The Global Standard for
iGaming Compliance
GICNT independently certifies online gambling operators against internationally recognised standards. Our framework covers AML, player protection, data security, responsible gambling and fair play.
GICNT Global Registry · August 2026
Certified Operators247
Active Certifications214
Revocations YTD11
Jurisdictions Covered38
Standards Versionv4.2 · 2026
Our Framework
Six Compliance Domains
01
Licensing & Legal Status — GICNT-LS
Verification that an operator holds a valid licence in a recognised jurisdiction, that corporate ownership is disclosed, and that the licence covers the markets served.
02
Player Protection — GICNT-PP
Deposit, loss and session limits, integration with the national self-exclusion register where one exists, and documented action on behavioural indicators of harm.
03
AML & KYC — GICNT-AML
Customer due diligence, source of funds verification, PEP screening and transaction monitoring, built on the FATF chain that brings casinos into scope under Recommendation 22.
04
Fair Play & Game Integrity — GICNT-FP
Random number generation and return to player verified by a laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, with published test methodology rather than an unattributed certificate.
05
Data Protection & Cybersecurity — GICNT-DS
Encryption, access control and incident response assessed against ISO/IEC 27001, with breach notification held to a fixed window rather than a best efforts standard.
06
Advertising & Marketing — GICNT-AM
Affiliate liability, targeting restrictions and bonus presentation, read against published adjudications rather than the text of the codes alone.
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Compliance Alerts
UPDATE
GICNT Standards v4.2 Now in Effect
Version 4.2 of the framework is in effect. Key changes cover crypto-asset handling requirements and AI-generated content disclosure. Certified operators must comply by 1 October 2026.
1 August 2026 · Standards Notice
REGULATORY
Ontario Centralises Online Self-Exclusion
BetGuard went live on 14 May 2026, allowing players aged 19 and over to opt out of every regulated igaming site in the province through one portal. Operators serving Ontario must route self-exclusion into the central register rather than handling it at account level.
14 May 2026 · Market Update · GICNT-PP
DEADLINE
EU AML Regulation Trigger Approaches
Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 applies from 10 July 2027, setting a EUR 2,000 due diligence trigger on the collection of winnings or the wagering of a stake, counting linked transactions together. National transpositions of the earlier directives govern until then.
Standards Notice · GICNT-AML