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RiskCherry Secures Approvals in Five New Markets, Totals 24 Jurisdictions

The Malta-based test lab has expanded its iGaming certification presence with recent approvals in Santa Fe, Buenos Aires Province, Bulgaria, Colombia, and Croatia.

By Eleanor WhitfieldPublished Sep 23, 20264 min readLatin America
RiskCherry test lab logo set against a map highlighting Argentina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Colombia, and Alberta

Key Takeaways

  • RiskCherry secured regulatory approvals in five markets in three months, reaching 24 jurisdictions globally.
  • Recent additions include Santa Fe and Buenos Aires Province in Argentina, Bulgaria, Colombia, and Croatia.
  • RiskCherry registered in Alberta before its July 2026 market launch to enable day-one compliance for clients.
  • The company's strategy centres on providing one certification process for multiple regulated markets.

RiskCherry, headquartered in Malta and operating as an independent iGaming testing and certification laboratory, has expanded its regulatory footprint to 24 jurisdictions as of September 2026. The company achieved official recognition in five new regulated markets over a three-month period. This series of approvals affirms RiskCherry's intent to offer global compliance solutions for operators, suppliers, and platform providers.

Recent Regulatory Approvals: A Closer Look

RiskCherry’s most recent market addition is Santa Fe, Argentina, where it has been listed among the approved laboratories eligible to certify gaming products for the provincial authority. This update comes directly after RiskCherry entered the certification register for Buenos Aires Province, providing the company with presence in two separate Argentine provinces.

In September 2026, RiskCherry received authorisation from Bulgaria’s regulator, the National Revenue Agency, enabling it to test and certify online gaming products against Bulgaria's national requirements. Earlier in the quarter, RiskCherry achieved accreditation in Colombia in August and Croatia in July.

Chronology of Market Approvals

  • July 2026: Accredited in Croatia, expanding European test coverage
  • August 2026: Received approval in Colombia, broadening Latin American certification services
  • September 2026: Added to registers in Buenos Aires Province and Santa Fe, Argentina; approved by the National Revenue Agency in Bulgaria

RiskCherry's Certification Reach in Latin America

Entering Santa Fe and Buenos Aires Province marks a significant broadening of RiskCherry’s access to Argentina’s regulated provincial iGaming markets. Combined with accreditation in Colombia, these steps increase its Latin American presence from coverage in one jurisdiction before August 2026 to four by September. The company’s approach enables it to offer streamlined certification processes for suppliers and operators seeking multiple market entries in LatAm.

CEO Rob Fell commented on this expansion:

“Five markets in three months is not a burst of activity, it is what we built the company to do,” Rob Fell, CEO of RiskCherry, stated. “We went into Alberta well before that market opened so our clients were ready on day one, and we have taken LatAm from one jurisdiction to four since August.”

Expansion in Canada: Early Registration in Alberta

RiskCherry also referenced its earlier move into Canada, specifically in Alberta. The company registered with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) ahead of Alberta's market launch, scheduled for July 13, 2026. This proactive strategy was designed to enable RiskCherry’s clients to be compliant from the first day of legal market operations in Alberta.

Strategy: One Process, Global Expansion

Rob Fell further outlined that RiskCherry’s acceleration is part of a deliberate strategy to be the most reliable and global iGaming test lab. Alongside its expansion into Latin America, the company has continued to add European markets such as Bulgaria and Croatia to its portfolio.

"There is a great deal more coming as we continue our journey to become the world’s leading and most reliable iGaming test lab. We will continue to expand in LatAm alongside several European markets so watch this space. That is the point of what we have built: one simple process and a map that keeps growing,” said Fell.

RiskCherry’s model emphasises a central certification process that simplifies market entry for its B2B partners in both established and emerging regulated markets.

Implications for Operators and Suppliers Seeking Multijurisdictional Access

For operators, platform vendors, and suppliers, RiskCherry’s continuous expansion provides an avenue to access critical regulated markets in Latin America, Europe, and Canada through a unified certification partner. The company’s status with local regulators in Santa Fe, Buenos Aires Province, Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, and Alberta allows stakeholders to meet compliance demands without engaging multiple labs, helping them bring products online more efficiently in each market.

Outlook: Market Coverage and Regulatory Landscape

By reaching 24 jurisdictions—including key recent additions in Santa Fe, Buenos Aires Province, Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, and Alberta—RiskCherry’s trajectory signals increased competitive pressure within the iGaming certification sector. As more regulators formalise local compliance requirements, the ability to secure early approvals and offer cross-jurisdictional solutions remains a critical differentiator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which new jurisdictions did RiskCherry add in 2026?

RiskCherry received new regulatory approvals in Santa Fe and Buenos Aires Province (Argentina), Bulgaria, Colombia, and Croatia during July to September 2026.

How does RiskCherry support clients entering new markets?

RiskCherry provides a single certification process, obtaining local approvals ahead of market openings—such as its registration with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis prior to July 2026—so clients can launch immediately.

What is the significance of RiskCherry's LatAm coverage?

From August to September 2026, RiskCherry expanded from coverage in one Latin American market to four, now certifying for suppliers in Argentina (two provinces) and Colombia.

Who is responsible for approving RiskCherry to operate in Bulgaria?

The National Revenue Agency, Bulgaria's gambling regulator, granted RiskCherry authorisation to test and certify against Bulgarian online gaming requirements in September 2026.

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Eleanor Whitfield

Eleanor Whitfield

Regulatory Affairs Correspondent

Eleanor Whitfield tracks gambling legislation, licensing decisions, and regulator enforcement across key markets — from the UKGC, MGA, and Germany's GGL to Spain's DGOJ and the state-by-state map in the Americas. The reporting answers three questions precisely: what changed, where, and who it affects, with jurisdictions, effective dates, and penalty figures named exactly as published. Compliance officers and operators read Eleanor Whitfield to know which rulebook moved before their next board meeting.

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