About GCP
Gaming Compliance Professional is a professional certification focused on U.S. BSA/AML and sanctions compliance within the gaming industry.
It validates knowledge of the regulations, risks, controls, reporting responsibilities, and operational considerations affecting casinos and other gaming organizations.
GCP is intended for professionals working in or with:
Gaming organizations face financial-crime risks and regulatory requirements that arise through gaming-specific products, transactions, customer behaviors, systems, and operating environments.
A specialized credential demonstrates that a professional understands how BSA/AML and sanctions principles apply in gaming — not only in traditional financial institutions.
No. GCP is an independent credential and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ACAMS.
ACAMS offers broad anti-financial-crime certifications used across many industries. GCP is focused specifically on BSA/AML and sanctions responsibilities within gaming.
No. GCP and ACGCS are separate organizations and credentials.
The ACGCS CGCS curriculum addresses a broad range of international casino and iGaming compliance risks. GCP is intended to occupy a more concentrated U.S. gaming BSA/AML and sanctions position.
No. GCP is a new, independent professional credential.
Some professionals familiar with GAMS may find that GCP serves a related gaming compliance community, but there is no formal succession or transfer of credential status.
The current credential is centered on the U.S. BSA/AML and gaming regulatory environment.
International applicants may apply when the subject matter is relevant to their responsibilities, but they should understand that the program is not presented as a comprehensive international gaming-law credential.
Certification Process
The process includes:
The online eligibility tool gives you an initial recommendation.
Your final tier is confirmed by GCP after reviewing your completed application, supporting documents, experience, and professional credentials.
Tier 3 candidates receive 12 months of access to the GCP learning platform.
Any extension rules and fees should be added to the site once formally approved.
Yes. Once you pass the examination and your credential becomes active, you may use the GCP designation in accordance with GCP brand and credential-use policies.
The Exam
The GCP exam includes 150 questions and a three-hour testing period. It is delivered through online proctoring, and a score of 80% is required to pass.
One complimentary retake is included.
After two unsuccessful attempts, you may be required to complete additional preparation or the GCP learning modules before testing again. Candidates may be limited to four total examination attempts.
This is a candidate-friendly distinction from ACAMS' published CAMS policy, under which a failed first attempt currently requires a paid $299 retake.
Pricing & Payment
The Standard Package is $1,695 and includes the 14-module learning program.
The Direct Exam Package is $1,295 for approved Tier 1 and Tier 2 candidates.
Qualifying students and government or regulatory employees may receive a 50% discount. Group pricing is available for organizations enrolling five or more candidates.
No. GCP reviews your application and confirms your tier before requesting payment for the applicable package.
Yes. Organizations enrolling five or more candidates may qualify for group pricing and coordinated enrollment support.
Yes. Qualifying students may receive a 50% discount after enrollment and institutional status are verified.
Yes. Qualifying government employees, tribal gaming commission personnel, and regulators may receive a 50% discount after employment verification.
Maintaining Your Credential
GCP holders recertify annually through one of two paths:
Members must also maintain annual membership at $295.
An annual cycle keeps the credential connected to current gaming compliance developments and creates a direct, understandable standard for active status.
By comparison, ACAMS currently requires CAMS recertification every three years and requires active membership, applicable credits, a fee, and an online recertification process.
Active credential holders may appear in the GCP public directory, including their name, employer, general location, year certified, and GCP status.
Members may opt out of general directory display. Credential status may still be subject to verification through the GCP office.