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What do executive peer groups cost in the UK and Europe?
By Leo Judkins, Founder of The iGaming Leader. Last updated October 2026.
Most executive peer groups in the UK and Europe cost between about £3,000 and £20,000 a year. The price depends on three things: how often you meet, who facilitates, and who is in the room.
The iGaming Leader Mastermind, which I run, costs £9,600 a year and is built only for senior iGaming leaders.
This guide compares the main options fairly, including when another group is the better choice for you.
The short answer: typical annual costs
- Founder and scale-up communities: roughly £3,000 to £8,000 a year
- Facilitated CEO peer groups with coaching: roughly £8,000 to £20,000 a year
- Invitation-only premium networks: £20,000 a year and up
Most providers do not publish their prices, and joining fees, chapter dues, travel and VAT often add to the first-year cost.
Side-by-side comparison
| Option | Approximate annual cost | Group size | How often you meet | Who is in the room | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The iGaming Leader Mastermind | £9,600 a year, billed annually (equivalent to £800 a month) | Inner Circle of 5 | Weekly, 1 hour | Senior iGaming founders, C-suite and VPs, 15+ years’ experience, leading teams of 20+ | Leaders who want regular, confidential challenge from people who know the iGaming industry |
| Vistage UK | Roughly £10,000 to £18,000 a year, plus a joining fee (third-party estimate; Vistage does not publish UK prices) | Around 12 to 16 | Monthly full-day meeting plus monthly 1:1 coaching with a Chair | CEOs and owners from different industries | Leaders who want a professional Chair and cross-industry perspective |
| YPO | Global dues of about $4,790 a year plus a one-off initiation fee of about $4,790, plus local chapter dues (often £10,000 to £14,000+ in year one) | Forums of about 8 to 10 | Varies by chapter | Chief executives who meet age and company-size thresholds (generally joining before 45) | Eligible CEOs who want a global network and long-term relationships |
| EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) | Roughly £3,500 to £9,000 a year depending on chapter, plus initiation fees | Forums of about 6 to 10 | Monthly forum, plus chapter events | Business owners and founders | Founder-owners who want a local, cross-industry community |
| Helm (formerly The Supper Club) | £495 joining fee plus £495 a month (about £6,400 in year one) | Groups of about 6 to 8 | Monthly, plus a retreat | UK founders and CEOs of scale-ups | UK founders who want a founder-only group led by an exited founder |
| WorldGaming Executive, Inner Circle tier | £4,999 a year (lower tiers from £499) | Capped at 30 new members a year | Curated events, dinners and introductions through the year | Senior gaming executives, founders and investors | Gaming leaders who want curated introductions and event access |
Prices checked October 2026 from the sources linked below. Always confirm the current price and total first-year cost with the provider.
Sources
- Vistage UK: [Vistage UK official site URL]
- YPO membership requirements and fees: [YPO membership requirements and fees URL]
- EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) chapter dues: [EO chapter or dues source URL]
- Helm pricing: [Helm pricing URL]
- WorldGaming Executive memberships: [WorldGaming Executive memberships page URL]
What actually drives the price
Facilitation
A paid Chair or facilitator costs more than a peer-led group. You are paying for a professional to prepare each meeting, run it and follow up with you between sessions. Peer-led groups rely on the members and a fixed format instead.
Meeting frequency and format
Weekly or monthly full days cost more to deliver than quarterly events. Venues, food and a facilitator’s day rate add up quickly. Short virtual sessions cost less to run, but someone still has to organise them and keep the group together.
Selectivity
Vetting, small groups and matching by seniority take time and cost money. Every applicant who is turned away is time spent with no fee attached. A small group also spreads the cost across fewer people.
The hidden extras
Joining fees, chapter dues, retreats, travel and VAT. These rarely appear in the headline figure. Ask for the full first-year cost in writing before you compare one option with another.
Peer group or networking membership? Know which one you’re buying
A peer advisory group is the same small group of people meeting often enough to know your business and challenge your decisions. Over time they learn your numbers, your team and your habits, so the challenge gets sharper.
A networking membership gives you access to many people through events and introductions. It widens your circle. It is not built to go deep on one decision.
Both are valuable. They solve different problems, so it helps to know which problem you have before you pay.
The names can be confusing. WorldGaming Executive calls its top tier the Inner Circle. At The iGaming Leader, an Inner Circle is a different thing: a fixed group of five senior peers who meet every week.
Where The iGaming Leader Mastermind fits
The iGaming Leader Mastermind is a vetted mastermind for senior iGaming founders, C-level executives and VPs, typically with 15+ years’ experience leading teams of 20+. It is a working peer group, not a networking membership. This is what it includes.
- Inner Circles of 5, meeting weekly. Each member presents their biggest challenge, decision or opportunity for 2 minutes, then gets 8 minutes of feedback from the circle. Then the next member goes.
- Six-week sprints. New Inner Circles are matched every 6 weeks. Week 7 is a review and planning session for the next sprint. Members attend at least 4 of the 6 sessions in each sprint.
- Accountability between sessions. Each Inner Circle has a private WhatsApp group for day-to-day accountability, plus access to the wider community of all Mastermind members for advice and introductions.
- Expert speakers. Closed-door expert speaker sessions.
- In person. Meetups around ICE, SBC, iGB Live and SiGMA.
- The Double NDA. Every member signs a non-disclosure agreement, and agrees to “no dickheads allowed”.
- Price. £9,600 a year, billed annually. That is the equivalent of about £800 a month, or about £185 a week, to have four highly experienced iGaming executives working on your problem.
- The Love It or Leave It Guarantee. Try your first six weeks. If you don’t feel you’ve already had more value than you’ve paid for, tell us and we’ll refund the rest of your year, no questions asked.
- Entry. By application and vetting. Only one person per company is accepted.
When another option is the better choice
No single group is right for everyone. This is how I would choose.
- Choose Vistage if you want a professional Chair, monthly full days and perspective from outside gambling.
- Choose YPO if you qualify on age and company size and want a long-term global network.
- Choose EO or Helm if you are a founder-owner who wants a cross-industry founder community at a lower price.
- Choose WorldGaming Executive if your priority is curated introductions and event access rather than a weekly working group.
- Choose The iGaming Leader if you are a senior iGaming leader who wants the same small group of peers who know the industry, challenging your decisions every week and holding you to what you said you’d do.
Five questions to ask any provider before you pay
Whichever option you look at, ask these before you sign anything.
- What is the total first-year cost, including joining fees, dues, events, travel and VAT?
- Who exactly will be in my group, and at what level?
- How often will I meet the same people?
- How is confidentiality protected, in writing?
- What happens if it isn’t working for me?
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vistage cost in the UK?
Vistage does not publish UK prices. Third-party estimates put the CEO programme at roughly £10,000 to £18,000 a year plus a joining fee. Confirm with Vistage directly.
How much does YPO membership cost?
About $4,790 in global annual dues plus a one-off initiation fee of about $4,790, plus local chapter dues, which vary.
Is there a mastermind specifically for iGaming executives?
Yes. The iGaming Leader Mastermind is built only for senior iGaming founders, C-suite and VPs, with weekly Inner Circles of five.
How much does The iGaming Leader Mastermind cost?
£9,600 a year, billed annually, with a six-week Love It or Leave It Guarantee.
What is the difference between a mastermind and a peer advisory board?
The terms overlap. Both mean a small, confidential group of peers who challenge each other’s decisions. “Advisory board” usually implies a facilitator and a formal format.
Can my company pay for my membership?
Yes. Many members’ companies fund their membership. We can provide a corporate expense summary.
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