Is it possible to fake a license - how it is checked
Counterfeiting an online casino license is one of the most common methods of fraud in the gray market. The goal of the attackers is to create a false sense of security for the player by posting a fake number or regulator logo on the site. In 2025, falsification methods became more sophisticated, but you can verify the authenticity of the license in a few minutes if you know the correct algorithm.
1. Methods of license forgery
Fake number: fictitious or owned by another operator.
Regulator logo without a link: an image without an active transition to a page in the registry.
Modified certificate: screenshot of a real document with modified data.
Regulator clone site: a fake page that visually copies the official resource.
Expired license filed as valid: intentional concealment of cancellation date.
2. How players check licenses
1. Search through the register of the regulator: entering the license number or operator's name on the official website of MGA, UKGC, Curacao, etc.
2. Reconciliation: the name of the casino must match the legal entity in the registry.
3. Check status: Active, Suspended, Revoked.
4. Verification of the date of issue and expiration: each license has a validity period.
5. Site address comparison: the domain in the registry must match the domain on which the user plays.
3. How regulators and partners check licenses
Document control audit: verification of company registration, payment of taxes, sources of funds.
Technical verification of data: comparison of a unique license ID and game servers tied to it.
Change monitoring - Track license transitions from one operator to another.
Logo copy protection systems: embed unique IDs into images or certificates.
4. Signs of a fake license on the casino website
The regulator logo is not clickable.
The link leads to a page with a different domain than the official one (for example, '.org' instead of '.gov. mt 'for MGA).
The certificate has spelling errors or an incorrect data structure.
A license was specified but no operator was found in the registry.
The license does not match the jurisdiction in which the casino claims to operate.
5. Risks of playing a casino with a fake license
Lack of legal protection in disputes.
Possibility of refusal to pay without explanation.
Risk of personal data and funds leakage.
Use of unlicensed games with incorrect RNG.
6. Result
Counterfeiting a license is a real risk, but with a competent check it can be detected in 3-5 minutes. To do this, the player just needs to follow the official link to the regulator, check the operator's name, license number and status. If the data does not match or is in doubt, it is better to refuse to play in such a casino.
1. Methods of license forgery
Fake number: fictitious or owned by another operator.
Regulator logo without a link: an image without an active transition to a page in the registry.
Modified certificate: screenshot of a real document with modified data.
Regulator clone site: a fake page that visually copies the official resource.
Expired license filed as valid: intentional concealment of cancellation date.
2. How players check licenses
1. Search through the register of the regulator: entering the license number or operator's name on the official website of MGA, UKGC, Curacao, etc.
2. Reconciliation: the name of the casino must match the legal entity in the registry.
3. Check status: Active, Suspended, Revoked.
4. Verification of the date of issue and expiration: each license has a validity period.
5. Site address comparison: the domain in the registry must match the domain on which the user plays.
3. How regulators and partners check licenses
Document control audit: verification of company registration, payment of taxes, sources of funds.
Technical verification of data: comparison of a unique license ID and game servers tied to it.
Change monitoring - Track license transitions from one operator to another.
Logo copy protection systems: embed unique IDs into images or certificates.
4. Signs of a fake license on the casino website
The regulator logo is not clickable.
The link leads to a page with a different domain than the official one (for example, '.org' instead of '.gov. mt 'for MGA).
The certificate has spelling errors or an incorrect data structure.
A license was specified but no operator was found in the registry.
The license does not match the jurisdiction in which the casino claims to operate.
5. Risks of playing a casino with a fake license
Lack of legal protection in disputes.
Possibility of refusal to pay without explanation.
Risk of personal data and funds leakage.
Use of unlicensed games with incorrect RNG.
6. Result
Counterfeiting a license is a real risk, but with a competent check it can be detected in 3-5 minutes. To do this, the player just needs to follow the official link to the regulator, check the operator's name, license number and status. If the data does not match or is in doubt, it is better to refuse to play in such a casino.
