How to check your online casino licence in Australia
1. Why license verification is important
The license ensures that the casino is regulated by an official body, complies with fair play standards, protects customer data and fulfills financial obligations. Playing in an illegal casino increases the risk of account blocking, non-payment of winnings and leakage of personal information.
2. Where to search for license information on the casino website
Footer (bottom of page): Almost all legal operators provide the license number and name of the regulator in the basement of the site.
"About Us" or "Terms and Conditions" section: Conditions often specify jurisdiction and date of license issue.
Regulator logo: MGA, UKGC, Curacao eGaming, ACMA or other licensing authorities.
3. How to check your license in official registers
After finding the license number and regulator name:
4. Signs of a fake or expired license
The regulator's logo is clickable, but does not lead to the official website, but to a copy or an internal page of the casino.
There is a mismatch between the company name in the license and the casino domain.
The license is indicated without a number or date of issue.
Checking in the register of the regulator does not give results.
5. Additional check via ACMA
The Australian Communications and Media Authority publishes a list of blocked and illegal operators. If the casino is on this list, access to it may be limited, and the protection of the player's rights is not guaranteed.
6. Communication with regulator
If in doubt:
7. How often to check your license
At the first registration - mandatory.
Before large deposits - especially if the casino has recently changed terms or jurisdiction.
Once every few months for long-term play, as licenses may be suspended or revoked.
Conclusion:
The license ensures that the casino is regulated by an official body, complies with fair play standards, protects customer data and fulfills financial obligations. Playing in an illegal casino increases the risk of account blocking, non-payment of winnings and leakage of personal information.
2. Where to search for license information on the casino website
Footer (bottom of page): Almost all legal operators provide the license number and name of the regulator in the basement of the site.
"About Us" or "Terms and Conditions" section: Conditions often specify jurisdiction and date of license issue.
Regulator logo: MGA, UKGC, Curacao eGaming, ACMA or other licensing authorities.
3. How to check your license in official registers
After finding the license number and regulator name:
- For Australian casinos: check on ACMA website or relevant state/territory (e.g. NT Racing Commission for Northern Territory).
- For foreign licenses: go to the regulator's website (MGA, UKGC, Curacao eGaming, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner) and drive the license number into the search.
- Verify the date of issue and validity of the license.
4. Signs of a fake or expired license
The regulator's logo is clickable, but does not lead to the official website, but to a copy or an internal page of the casino.
There is a mismatch between the company name in the license and the casino domain.
The license is indicated without a number or date of issue.
Checking in the register of the regulator does not give results.
5. Additional check via ACMA
The Australian Communications and Media Authority publishes a list of blocked and illegal operators. If the casino is on this list, access to it may be limited, and the protection of the player's rights is not guaranteed.
6. Communication with regulator
If in doubt:
- Write directly to the licensing authority, attaching screenshots from the casino website.
- Clarify whether this company really owns the specified license.
- Obtain official confirmation by e-mail or through the regulator's feedback form.
7. How often to check your license
At the first registration - mandatory.
Before large deposits - especially if the casino has recently changed terms or jurisdiction.
Once every few months for long-term play, as licenses may be suspended or revoked.
Conclusion:
- License verification is not a difficult, but extremely important procedure that takes 3-5 minutes and protects the player from scammers. In Australia, this can be done through ACMA and state registers, and when playing in foreign casinos - through the websites of foreign regulators. Ignoring this verification increases the risk of loss of funds and makes it impossible to protect your rights in the event of a dispute.
