Why licensed casinos are more expensive to maintain
Licensed casinos incur significantly higher costs compared to illegal operators. This is due to the legal, technical and operational requirements imposed by the licensing authorities. These costs have a direct impact on the cost of maintaining the platform, while still providing players with safety, game integrity and rights protection.
1. Cost of obtaining and renewing a license
Primary collection - depending on the jurisdiction, it can range from several tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Annual fees - mandatory fee for maintaining the status of the license.
Fees for registration of domains and games in the register of the licensing authority.
2. Regular audits and testing
RNG and RTP technical inspections by independent laboratories (eCOGRA, iTech Labs, GLI).
Financial audits to confirm solvency and accuracy of reporting.
Checks for compliance with safety standards (ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS).
These procedures are paid by the operator and are carried out annually or quarterly.
3. Investing in security
SSL encryption and connection protection (installing and updating certificates).
Anti-fraud monitoring systems to prevent fraud.
Two-factor authentication and protection of personal accounts.
Continuous server and infrastructure upgrades to protect against DDoS attacks.
4. Responsible Play Compliance
Development and integration of self-limiting tools (rate limits, time locks).
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Connection to international databases of self-exclusive players (Self-Exclusion Schemes).
5. Support and staffing costs
24-hour support in several languages.
Training of personnel on licensing authority standards.
Hiring compliance specialists, lawyers, IT security.
6. Financial liabilities
Payment of taxes and fees imposed by the jurisdiction.
Maintaining transparent accounting and reporting to the regulator.
Provision of funds for payment of winnings (segregated accounts).
7. Why it matters to the player
High costs are an indicator that the operator is working in the legal field.
The money invested in licensing and protection is returned to the player in the form of secure transactions, fair games and guaranteed payments.
Illegal operators save on these points, shifting risks to the client.
8. Result
Licensed casinos are more expensive to maintain because they are required to invest in licenses, inspections, security and protection of the rights of players. This guarantees the reliability of the platform and builds trust, which cannot be expected from illegal sites where there are no such costs.
1. Cost of obtaining and renewing a license
Primary collection - depending on the jurisdiction, it can range from several tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Annual fees - mandatory fee for maintaining the status of the license.
Fees for registration of domains and games in the register of the licensing authority.
2. Regular audits and testing
RNG and RTP technical inspections by independent laboratories (eCOGRA, iTech Labs, GLI).
Financial audits to confirm solvency and accuracy of reporting.
Checks for compliance with safety standards (ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS).
These procedures are paid by the operator and are carried out annually or quarterly.
3. Investing in security
SSL encryption and connection protection (installing and updating certificates).
Anti-fraud monitoring systems to prevent fraud.
Two-factor authentication and protection of personal accounts.
Continuous server and infrastructure upgrades to protect against DDoS attacks.
4. Responsible Play Compliance
Development and integration of self-limiting tools (rate limits, time locks).
Content of the Ludomania Signs Monitoring Service.
Connection to international databases of self-exclusive players (Self-Exclusion Schemes).
5. Support and staffing costs
24-hour support in several languages.
Training of personnel on licensing authority standards.
Hiring compliance specialists, lawyers, IT security.
6. Financial liabilities
Payment of taxes and fees imposed by the jurisdiction.
Maintaining transparent accounting and reporting to the regulator.
Provision of funds for payment of winnings (segregated accounts).
7. Why it matters to the player
High costs are an indicator that the operator is working in the legal field.
The money invested in licensing and protection is returned to the player in the form of secure transactions, fair games and guaranteed payments.
Illegal operators save on these points, shifting risks to the client.
8. Result
Licensed casinos are more expensive to maintain because they are required to invest in licenses, inspections, security and protection of the rights of players. This guarantees the reliability of the platform and builds trust, which cannot be expected from illegal sites where there are no such costs.
