I'm sure she didnt mean it that way but if she sees no stumbling blocks then it DOES read that way.
Any "suitable" lawyer can give an opinion but as you say, "A lawyer may suggest not spending your money until the games are certified, because it may be a waste of money.." and that is the issue here.
A few peeps requested an extension for operators to submit applications until an approved creators' list was available and I think that this would make a lot more sense both operationally and financially. However, whoever said common sense was common? This way LL would have done their legal due diligence process, approved it and then our lawyers can step in and write up their opinions. Maybe I'm reaching?