Checking your license number: where and how to watch

1. Why check your license number

The license number is a key identifier for the legality of online casinos. It can be used to determine by whom and when the license was issued, to whom it belongs and whether it is in force. Verification allows you to exclude the game on fake or prohibited platforms, which is especially important for Australian players, where strict ACMA rules apply.

2. Where to look for a license number on the casino website

1. In the basement (footer) of the site - usually next to the regulator's logo and a link to the conditions.
2. In the section "About Us" or "About Us" - often indicated along with the legal address.
3. In Terms & Conditions - at the beginning or in the Licensing section.
4. In the section "Responsible game" - some operators duplicate information there.
5. On the pages with information about the game provider - if the casino is managed by a well-known company.

3. How to check your license number

1. Determine the regulator - by the name of the licensing authority (ACMA, MGA, UKGC, Curacao eGaming, etc.).
2. Go to the official website of the regulator - avoid links leading to third-party sites.
3. Find the license search section - usually "Licensee Register," "Public Register" or "License Validation."
4. Enter license number - if necessary, use additional filters (company name, date of issue).
5. Verify data - name of legal entity, date of issue, address, license status (Active/Suspended/Revoked).

4. What to look for when checking

Status - The license must be active, without suspensions or revocations.
Data match - the company name and address must be identical to those on the casino website.
Issue and End Date - Expired licenses are invalid.
The genuine domain of the regulator is always the domains .gov, .org or assigned under official jurisdictions (.mt for Malta, .au for Australia).
Lack of fake regulators - checking the name of the body in search engines will eliminate fake licensing structures.

5. Official sources for license verification

ACMA (Australia) - register of permitted and prohibited operators.
Northern Territory Racing Commission - online betting licences in the NT.
MGA (Malta) - Public Register with search by number and name.
UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) - Search by license number or name.
Curacao eGaming is an online validator by license number.

6. Verification features for Australia players

Even with a valid foreign license, the casino may be on the ACMA prohibited list.
Some overseas casinos with offshore licenses operate in the "gray zone" and are blocked by providers.
For complete confidence, you need to check not only the license number, but also the availability of casinos in the official white lists.

7. What to do if the license number is not found

Check for typing errors - Characters or spaces may be incorrect.
Compare with other data - sometimes the license is issued to the parent company.
Contact the regulator - request official confirmation.
Refuse the game - if there is no data on the license or they are contradictory.

8. Conclusion

Checking your license number is a quick and reliable way to verify the legality of online casinos. It is important for Australian players to check data not only in the register of the regulator, but also in the ACMA lists in order to avoid playing on prohibited platforms. This licensed casino always provides a valid number, easily verified through an official source.