25+ years · 15+ jurisdictions · 7 M&A transactions
When operators need to be built, fixed, or scaled — we step in as the operator, not the consultant. Engaged directly by owners and investors when the stakes are highest.
Est. 2015 · Willemstad, Curaçao
Execution Framework
Built for owners and investors who need root-cause diagnosis, decision alignment, and hands-on execution under time pressure.
Map the real operating issue — governance, cost structure, team, compliance, commercial model — not the symptoms the board is reacting to.
Root cause, not symptoms
Operating diagnosis + cause map
Design the intervention — restructuring sequence, team changes, commercial reset, governance framework — with a timeline the business can actually execute.
Executable intervention plan
Restructuring sequence + timeline
Get owners, investors, the board, and the leadership team on the same page. The plan only works if the people executing it agree it's the right plan.
Stakeholder alignment
Decision framework + buy-in
Stay hands-on through delivery — as CEO, board advisor, or interim executive. The mandate ends when the operation can sustain the trajectory independently.
CEO, advisor, or interim exec
Sustainable operating trajectory
Operator Network
Interim CEO, COO, and C-suite deployment for turnaround and transition mandates.
Coverage: 15+ jurisdictionsMulti-jurisdiction compliance across MGA, Curaçao, EU national regimes, and MiCA.
Frameworks: MGA, MiCA, EU nationalDeal sourcing, operational DD, negotiation, and post-deal integration management.
Transactions: 7 executedPlatform selection, aggregation strategy, PSP infrastructure, and build-vs-buy analysis.
Stack: Platform, PSP, aggregationActivated per mandate. Scaled to the situation.
iGaming Architect was founded in 2015 by Max Certorivski — an operator-executive with 25+ years in technology, nearly two decades in iGaming, and a decade in fintech. The firm combines hands-on ownership experience with a network of senior operators, regulatory specialists, commercial strategists, M&A counsel, and technical architects.
Every mandate is led directly by the managing partner and staffed from the operator network to match the situation. Engagement is direct with owners, boards, and investors when timelines are compressed and execution risk is real.
The firm has launched 12 casino brands, executed 7 M&A transactions, and scaled operator models from ~200 to 1,500+ FTE across client portfolios. Strong regulatory track record across 15+ jurisdictions — no material actions during mandates.
Managing partner + senior operator network
Turnaround, market entry, M&A, and board intervention
Direct with owners, boards, and investors
References
Selected references from operators, executives, and investors. Named where appropriate, anonymized where discretion matters.
“A very skilled team with a systematic approach to solving issues. Wide expertise in different areas of business. For any question that does not seem to have a solution, iGaming Architect always has at least 2 resolutions to choose from, and these solutions are often out of the box thinking.”
“What sets iGaming Architect apart is execution speed. They diagnosed our governance issues within the first week, had a restructuring plan by week two, and were already implementing by month one. No ramp-up time, no learning curve.”
“During their engagement as CEO the team showed themselves as very capable and diligent executives. Always aiming at the end goal and at the same time supportive of all of the teams under their direction.”
“A forward-thinking team with deep knowledge in Crypto and iGaming. Proactive, committed, and broad-minded. They have the vision to see the benefits and the passion to turn that into a competitive advantage.”
“iGaming Architect handled the full operational setup for our white-label casino — licensing path, platform integration, PSP architecture, and go-live compliance. Everything was built clean from the start, no corners cut. The kind of partner you want when you need it done right the first time.”
“iGaming Architect took our sportsbook brand from concept to live product across two jurisdictions. They handled the regulatory mapping, platform vendor selection, and affiliate launch strategy. We were operational before our original timeline and under budget.”
“We engaged iGaming Architect to audit and restructure our turnkey offering before scaling to new markets. They identified three critical integration gaps our internal team had missed, rebuilt the onboarding flow, and helped us reduce client deployment time by half.”
FAQ
The short answers owners, investors, and boards usually want before the first confidential discussion.
Owners, investors, and boards of iGaming operators, sports betting platforms, crypto ventures, and adjacent businesses — specifically when facing turnaround pressure, market entry, post-acquisition transition, M&A execution, or governance challenges.
Both. Engagements range from board-level advisory to interim CEO mandates. The most common pattern: engaged as advisor, then elevated to executive role as the situation demands.
CEO and interim executive mandates: 6–18 months. Board advisory: ongoing or 6–12 months. Project-based (M&A, market entry): 3–6 months.
A direct conversation to understand the situation. If there's a fit, a proposed scope and timeline follows. All inquiries handled with discretion. No pitch decks, no multi-round proposals.
Consulting firms send analyst teams that produce reports. Full-time hires take 3-6 months to recruit. iGaming Architect deploys senior operators who have done the work — available within days, accountable to outcomes, not billable hours.
15+ jurisdictions across EU (DE, NL, SE, DK, PL, BG, GR, RO), CIS, LatAm (AR, PE, CL), and North America. Both regulated markets (MGA, Curacao, EU regimes) and emerging markets.
A decade of parallel crypto and fintech execution — payment infrastructure, PSP integration, and compliance-aligned operations across multiple jurisdictions. Aligned with EU MiCA and travel-rule frameworks.
Yes. When a mandate requires hands-on leadership, our managing partner or a senior operator from our network can step into an interim CEO or C-suite role. Engagements are structured for clear scope and orderly transition.
Secure Channel
Book directly if the mandate is active. If discretion comes first, send a concise brief below and a senior operator will review the situation directly.
A concise brief is enough. If there is fit, you will hear directly from a senior operator within 48 hours.
Handled with discretion and commercial sensitivity. NDA-ready if needed. No delegated intake. No pitch deck cycle.
