On December 24, 2025, Apple completed a global update to its verification protocols in App Store Connect for apps in the Real Money Gaming (RMG) category. Developers of iGaming products are now required to choose between an Individual account and an Organization account based on updated requirements for ownership transparency and tax reporting. This decision has a critical impact on how long WebView and native apps stay live amid tightening KYC checks in Tier-1 regions.

Technical differences and the stages of account registration

Your choice of account type in the Apple Developer Program determines not only your legal status but also how far you can scale an iGaming project. An Individual account is registered to a specific person and displays that person’s name in the “Seller” field in the App Store. An Organization account requires an active D-U-N-S Number and official legal-entity status, which unlocks advanced team management.

• Individual: Fast registration via Apple ID, minimal paperwork, and no ability to add other developers.
• Organization: Requires D-U-N-S verification, lets you assign roles in App Store Connect, and supports Apple Business Manager.
• The KYC process: For organizations, Apple requests proof of signing authority (LSA) and verification that the domain is tied to the legal entity.

Key data by account type (December 2025):

• Membership cost: $99/year for both types (in the US).
• Device limit for testing: 100 devices per account.
• D-U-N-S verification time: 5 to 14 business days.

Characteristic	Individual	Organization
Seller name	The owner’s full name	Company name (Legal Entity)
TestFlight access	Full access	Extended (up to 10,000 testers)
Team management	None	Multi-level access
Ban risk (Chain-ban)	High (based on personal data)	Medium (based on corporate links)

Expert views on limits and ban risks

iGaming market experts note that Apple has strengthened its algorithms for detecting account links between developer accounts. In December 2025, the number of automatic bans on Individual accounts using identical payment details rose 40% compared with the third quarter. This is pushing professional teams toward an ownership model built on corporate holding structures.

According to data from the analytics firm AppData iGaming, Organization accounts have a 25% higher chance of passing the initial review for apps with gambling elements. The reason is the greater trust extended to legal entities that have filed tax returns and have verified physical office addresses.

The evolution of Apple’s policy on RMG apps

Historically, Apple sought to limit the presence of gambling in the App Store by steering it into native solutions (Swift/Objective-C). With the new rules introduced in late 2025, the company shifted the emphasis from technology (WebView vs. native) to how clean the publisher is. The link between account type and the odds of getting “gray” graphics approved is now direct: individuals are subject to manual review in 90% of cases.

Earlier, in 2023-2024, developers widely used Enterprise accounts for distribution to bypass the store. Today that loophole is all but closed. Apple now ties devices to the developer profile at the hardware level, which makes it impossible to scale through Individual accounts without risking the loss of the entire app portfolio. Why does this matter? Because App Review’s trust is now built on the history of the corporate domain and its reputation with tax authorities.

A forecast for the structure of the mobile gambling market for 2026

Analysts forecast a complete transformation of media-buying teams into legal IT companies over the coming year. The use of Individual accounts will remain the domain of solo developers and small teams operating in Tier-3 regions. At the same time, in Europe and North America, the Organization account will become the only legal way to publish iGaming products.

The impact on the industry will be long-lasting: the barrier to entry into iGaming via iOS will rise, but app quality and security will improve significantly. Serious developers should already be starting the D-U-N-S Number application and preparing corporate documentation to keep their operations running.

Sources: Official Apple Developer documentation, the Dun & Bradstreet registry, Data from AppData iGaming.