Georgia launches an international licensing regime for iGaming operators

Georgia has launched an international licensing regime for iGaming operators. For high-risk payment teams, that matters because licensing changes are usually the first thing that determines which PSPs, acquirers, and banks can stay in the flow — and which ones start asking awkward questions.

1. The update creates a formal international licensing path for iGaming operators in Georgia, rather than leaving the market in a purely local or informal setup.
2. For operators, that can change how payment partners assess the business: licensing status, jurisdictional exposure, and the question of whether a merchant is onboardable at all tend to move together.
3. For PSPs and acquiring teams, the practical issue is simple: a new licensing regime usually means a fresh look at merchant due diligence, underwriting rules, and country-by-country risk policy.