iGaming Academy

What iGaming Academy does

iGaming Academy is a Malta-based training and education provider serving the global iGaming industry, founded in 2007 and now operating as a subsidiary of SiGMA Group (acquired 2021). The company delivers compliance and job-skills training to gaming operators, suppliers, and individual professionals through three core formats: an eLearning platform, instructor-led virtual classrooms, and in-person classroom courses, all supported by a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) that supports custom-branded portals, audit-ready reporting, and adaptive pre-assessment logic. Its proprietary jurisdiction-specific "plug-in" training modules covering anti-money laundering (AML) and Responsible Gaming (RG) for 15+ regulatory regimes (including Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Italy, Malta, Sweden, Netherlands, UK, USA, and Caribbean markets) form a core technical differentiator, alongside the MQF Level 4 "Award in iGaming" qualification delivered in partnership with MCAST and EGIM.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct B2B enterprise sales (LMS deployments, bespoke content development, corporate training agreements) with self-serve eLearning subscriptions priced at €70–75 per user per year, plus instructor-led courses priced at €700 and quote-based bespoke engagements. Reported reach includes 80,000+ annual learners and 100+ clients across 46 countries, with named enterprise customers spanning Betclic Group, Evolution, Betway, Tipico, Aristocrat, Yggdrasil Gaming, Betconstruct, High 5 Games, White Hat Gaming, Play North, Napoleon Sports & Casino, United Remote, and Pala Casino. Marketing is anchored on content (blog, case studies), industry events (SiGMA, ICE London), and strategic partnerships with regulatory bodies (Malta Gaming Authority, UKGC, Canadian Gaming Association) and academic institutions (UNLV International Gaming Institute, MCAST, EGIM).

Name

iGaming Academy

Legal name

iGaming Academy Ltd

Website

https://igacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

iGaming Academy is a Malta-based B2B training provider for the global gaming industry, delivering compliance and skills training through eLearning, virtual classrooms, classroom courses, and a managed LMS platform to gaming operators, suppliers, and professionals across 46+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Compliance Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Game Aggregation, Content Distribution & RGS (Remote Game Servers) (MPAEAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Poker Training, Coaching & Content (Courses, Solvers, Communities) (MPAEAEAF)

Keywords

• Compliance training services
• ELearning platform
• Regulatory certification courses
• Corporate training solutions
• LMS implementation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sliema

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. eLearning Subscriptions: Individual and corporate subscriptions for eLearning courses. Each subscription gives one user non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access one e-learning training for one calendar year from date of purchase. Corporate clients receive multiple subscriptions under contract agreements.
2. Classroom and Virtual Training: Instructor-led training delivered in-person or via virtual classroom/webinar format. Public virtual classroom courses available with booking; bespoke training sessions delivered at agreed locations.
3. Bespoke Training Development: Customized training content developed for specific corporate clients, tailored to their industry needs and delivered by iGaming Academy trainers.
4. LMS Platform Services: Managed Learning Management System services for organizations, including custom branded portals, reporting suites, and integration support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

iGaming Academy is an online training and education platform serving the iGaming (gambling) industry, delivering compliance and job-skills training through interactive eLearning courses, instructor-led virtual classrooms, and in-person classroom workshops. It operates a managed Learning Management System (LMS) that enables gaming operators and suppliers to deploy custom-branded training portals with trackable, audit-ready reporting, alongside accredited qualifications and jurisdiction-specific compliance modules covering anti-money laundering, responsible gaming, GDPR, and related regulatory topics.

Product overview

iGaming Academy offers a comprehensive training ecosystem consisting of three core delivery formats: eLearning Platform (interactive online courses accessible 24/7), Virtual Classroom (instructor-led live training via webinars), and Classroom Training (face-to-face workshops). These are supported by an LMS Learning Management System for enterprise deployment with custom branding and reporting. The company also provides Bespoke Training Development for tailored content, Accredited Qualifications including the Award in iGaming (MQF Level 4), and specialized Compliance Packs with jurisdiction-specific variants for MGA, UKGC, US, and other major regulators. All offerings integrate through a unified training framework with pre-assessments and adaptive learning paths, serving over 100+ clients worldwide with 80+ courses across compliance, product management, and workplace skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eLearning Platform Interactive online compliance and skills training courses accessible anytime through web browsers, featuring interactive modules, assessments, and certifications, serving gaming operators and individual professionals.
• Virtual Classroom Instructor-led live training delivered via webinars and masterclasses, providing remote learner interactivity for gaming industry professionals seeking classroom-style education without travel.
• Classroom Training Face-to-face workshops, masterclasses, and events run by industry experts for sector leaders and gaming professionals.
• LMS Learning Management System A fully managed, custom-branded online learning portal delivering high-quality eLearning courses to entire workforces worldwide, with a full reporting suite and features supporting regulatory compliance and skills training for enterprise gaming clients.
• Bespoke Training Development Customized training content and workshops developed by iGaming Academy experts for specific corporate client needs, including bespoke interactive eLearning modules and tailored curricula.
• Award in iGaming (MQF Level 4) An MQF Level 4 accredited qualification delivered in partnership with MCAST and EGIM, providing comprehensive coverage of the iGaming industry including product management, regulatory compliance, and gaming operations, recognized by the Malta Gaming Authority.
• MGA Key Function Training Specialized training courses for Malta Gaming Authority licensees covering compliance, legal affairs, internal audit, operations, and data protection functions required under MGA regulations.
• AML & RG Plug-in Training Regulatory compliance training modules covering Anti-Money Laundering and Responsible Gambling, with jurisdiction-specific plug-in variants for multiple markets including Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Malta, UK, USA, and Caribbean jurisdictions.
• Compliance Packs Pre-configured compliance training bundles for specific regulatory jurisdictions including UKGC, MGA, US Sports Betting, GSA, and the Swedish Regulatory Framework, offered to corporate clients as packaged solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% compliance training completion rate achieved for enterprise clients like Betclic Group (500+ staff) and United Remote
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core and minor.

• Odds On ComplianceregionalTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2022Playbook partnership providing additional training offerings within Odds On Compliance's Playbook platform, integrating iGaming Academy courses into compliance management workflows.
• UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2022Collaboration to introduce 'ElevateRG' training program - new responsible gaming training initiative combining academic expertise with industry training capabilities.
• Raffles TrainingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 October 2020Partnership bringing new training opportunities for iGaming industry in South East Asia through Raffles Training's regional distribution network.
• Totally Gaming Academy (TGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2020Partnership between Clarion-owned Totally Gaming Academy and iGaming Academy combining TGA's 13-year track record of face-to-face training with iGaming Academy's sector-leading eLearning services. Creates largest consolidated range of training programs for gaming industry with over 40 topics across multi-jurisdictional compliance and vocational courses. Enables geographically spread companies to access localized training globally.
• Conexus GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriGaming Academy is part of The Conexus Group, an international network of companies providing specialist services for the gaming industry including training, consultancy, and recruitment. SiGMA acquisition set to embed industry education throughout SiGMA's global event schedule and online network.
• MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership for delivery of Award in iGaming MQF Level 4 qualification. Part of Get Qualified scheme allowing students to claim up to 70% off course fees.
• EGIM - European Gaming Institute of MaltacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivery of Award in iGaming qualification. EGIM inauguration marked increase in demand for iGaming accreditation.
• Canadian Gaming Association (CGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership as part of CGA's National Education Initiative offering training for Canadian gaming businesses. Dedicated canada.igacademy.com portal created for Canadian market.
• Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive collaboration launched to provide specialized training for the Nigerian gaming market, addressing regulatory and compliance needs in the region.
• Gaming Standards Association (GSA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompliance pack partnership providing jurisdiction-specific training aligned with GSA standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Totally Gaming Academy: Direct competitor that partnered with iGaming Academy in 2020 to form the largest consolidated gaming training range. Both specialize in compliance and skills training for the gaming industry with overlapping course catalogues across AML, responsible gaming, and regulatory frameworks.
• Gaming Associates: Gaming-focused consultancy and training provider offering regulatory compliance, eLearning, and technical services to gaming operators and suppliers. Directly comparable to iGaming Academy in target market (iGaming B2B), offering (compliance training), and business model (advisory plus subscription content).
• Odds On Compliance: Compliance and regulatory technology provider for the gaming industry with a Playbook platform integrating training content. Through its 2022 partnership with iGaming Academy, Odds On represents both a partner and a competitive threat via its integrated compliance workflow approach.
• European Gaming Institute of Malta (EGIM): Malta-based gaming education body partnered with iGaming Academy to deliver the Award in iGaming MQF Level 4 qualification. Overlapping product (gaming-specific accredited training) and customer base (operators seeking certified staff).

Emerging players

• UNLV International Gaming Institute: Academic institution offering gaming industry education and research, partnered with iGaming Academy on the ElevateRG responsible gaming training program. Comparable as an emerging training provider with academic credibility targeting the same operator/regulator audience.

Broad incumbents

• Cornerstone OnDemand: Large enterprise LMS and talent management vendor serving many industries including gaming operators. Broader portfolio but lower specialization depth than iGaming Academy; represents horizontal competition for enterprise LMS contracts in the gaming vertical.

Others

• Gaming Standards Association (GSA): Industry standards body that partners with iGaming Academy on compliance pack offerings. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem player providing regulatory alignment rather than direct training, but competes for the same operator budget on standards-related services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/igamingacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/igamingacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/igaming-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/igaming.academy

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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