How often licenses are updated and whether they are re-verified
The online casino license is not issued forever. Each jurisdiction has validity periods and mandatory renewal rules, accompanied by re-checks. This allows the regulator to ensure that the operator continues to comply with established requirements for safety, game integrity, financial transparency and the protection of player rights.
1. Duration of licenses in different jurisdictions
MGA (Malta) - 10 years, but with annual inspections and reporting.
UKGC (UK) - indefinite, subject to regular checks and payment of annual fees.
Curacao eGaming - usually 1 year, with mandatory renewal and license fee.
Gibraltar Licensing Authority - 5 years, with annual audits of finance and technical systems.
Kahnawake Gaming Commission - 1 year, renewal after conformity assessment.
2. What they check when renewing a license
Financial stability: the presence of reserves for payments to players, the absence of debts.
Fair Play Standards Compliance: RNG recertification and RTP verification.
Technical security: relevance of SSL encryption, protection of servers, payment gateways and personal accounts.
Compliance with the principles of responsible play: the availability of self-limiting tools, age verification and support hotlines.
No violations: Player complaints, fines and warnings can be grounds for refusing an extension.
3. Recheck formats
1. Documentary verification - analysis of reports, financial documents, payment history.
2. Technical audit - testing of gaming software, servers and security equipment.
3. Reputation assessment - accounting for complaints, court decisions and arbitration results.
4. On-site inspection is rare, but possible in offline jurisdictions.
4. What happens with violations
The extension is delayed until the discrepancies are resolved.
Temporary license suspension with restriction of work.
License revocation for serious or systemic violations.
5. Why it matters to the player
Regular renewal of the license and repeated checks mean that the operator is constantly under the control of the regulator, and not only at the time of issuance of the permit. This reduces the risk of fraud, guarantees up-to-date security standards and maintains access to legal protection.
1. Duration of licenses in different jurisdictions
MGA (Malta) - 10 years, but with annual inspections and reporting.
UKGC (UK) - indefinite, subject to regular checks and payment of annual fees.
Curacao eGaming - usually 1 year, with mandatory renewal and license fee.
Gibraltar Licensing Authority - 5 years, with annual audits of finance and technical systems.
Kahnawake Gaming Commission - 1 year, renewal after conformity assessment.
2. What they check when renewing a license
Financial stability: the presence of reserves for payments to players, the absence of debts.
Fair Play Standards Compliance: RNG recertification and RTP verification.
Technical security: relevance of SSL encryption, protection of servers, payment gateways and personal accounts.
Compliance with the principles of responsible play: the availability of self-limiting tools, age verification and support hotlines.
No violations: Player complaints, fines and warnings can be grounds for refusing an extension.
3. Recheck formats
1. Documentary verification - analysis of reports, financial documents, payment history.
2. Technical audit - testing of gaming software, servers and security equipment.
3. Reputation assessment - accounting for complaints, court decisions and arbitration results.
4. On-site inspection is rare, but possible in offline jurisdictions.
4. What happens with violations
The extension is delayed until the discrepancies are resolved.
Temporary license suspension with restriction of work.
License revocation for serious or systemic violations.
5. Why it matters to the player
Regular renewal of the license and repeated checks mean that the operator is constantly under the control of the regulator, and not only at the time of issuance of the permit. This reduces the risk of fraud, guarantees up-to-date security standards and maintains access to legal protection.
