Gaming

Processor & App Store Readiness

The opinion package, requirements mapping and responses that payment processors and app stores ask for.

By Drew Jacobs, Esq. — Founder, Jacobs Counsel LLC

Last reviewed: November 2026

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Who this is for

Gaming companies preparing for payment processor underwriting
Apps facing app store review or a reviewer's request for more information
Platforms whose existing account is back under review

What's included

The opinion package a processor or app store asks for
Mapping of the specific request against your product, controls and footprint
Written responses to reviewer and underwriting questions
Review of location and age controls and funds flows
Rules, terms, store listing and reviewer materials checked against how the product works

What you receive

An organized package with the opinion, the requirements mapping and written responses for the specified processor or app store. Apple, Google, banks and processors make their own decisions, and no outcome is guaranteed.

How it's priced

Fixed fee or retainer, scoped in writing

A defined project can be a fixed fee; continuing work can be a monthly retainer. Scope and fees are agreed in writing before work starts.

Timing

Depends on the request and the materials already in place; typically a few weeks once we have the request and the documents.

What usually comes next

Gaming & Esports Outside CounselOngoing outside counsel for gaming and esports companies: product and regulatory strategy, contracts, IP, talent, corporate, employment, and privacy.

Your legal team

Drew Jacobs and Sam Basile co-lead the gaming practice. We assemble the team around your product, jurisdictions and the work involved.

Andrew R. Jacobs, Esq.Founder & Managing AttorneyDrew works on multi-state product analysis and commercial transactions and directs Seton Hall Law’s Annual Gaming Law Bootcamp.View profile

Sam BasileOf Counsel | Gaming Practice Co-LeadSam brings more than three decades of gaming legal and executive experience across iGaming, licensing, payments, geolocation and compliance.View profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this get our app or merchant account approved?

No outcome is guaranteed. Apple, Google, banks and processors make their own decisions. We prepare the opinion package, requirements mapping and responses for the specified request.

What goes into the package?

The opinion package, a mapping of the request against your product, controls and footprint, written responses, and a check of rules, terms, store listing and reviewer materials.

How is it priced?

A defined request can be a fixed fee; continuing work can be a monthly retainer. Scope and fees are agreed in writing before work starts.

Let's talk about your next step.

Choose a complimentary fit-and-intake call with Jamee (no legal advice) or a paid attorney strategy session with Drew.