Personal account security in licensed casinos
The player's personal account is a key element of interaction with online casinos. It provides access to deposits, conclusions, bonuses, bet history and personal data. Licensed casinos are required to provide a high level of protection for this area, as leakage or hacking can lead to serious financial and reputational consequences.
1. Basic measures to protect your personal account
1. SSL/TLS connection encryption
All actions in the personal account take place through a secure channel (https).
Certificates with encryption of at least 128-bits, often 256-bits, are used.
2. Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Login is confirmed by code from SMS, e-mail or authenticator application.
Reduces the risk of access when a password is stolen.
3. Complex password requirements
Minimum length, use of letters, numbers and special characters.
The ability to change the password at any time.
4. Limit the number of login attempts
Automatic blocking after several unsuccessful attempts.
Captcha or e-mail check for suspicious actions.
5. Activity tracking and alerts
Logon notifications from a new device or IP address.
Ability to view session history.
6. Antifraud system
Automatically analyze transactions for suspicious activity.
Temporary account freezing for abnormal transactions.
2. Mandatory procedures for licensed casinos
KYC (Know Your Customer) - confirmation of identity and age when opening or verifying an account.
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) - control of sources of funds and detection of suspicious transactions.
GDPR/local data protection laws - compliance with the rules for storing and processing personal information.
3. What a player can do to improve safety
Use a unique, complex password.
Enable two-factor authentication.
Do not log in from public computers and networks.
Check the history of entrances regularly.
Change the password in a timely manner at the slightest suspicion of hacking.
4. Signs of insufficient cabinet protection
Lack of 2FA.
No login notifications.
Connection not secured (no https).
The ability to log in from any device without confirmation.
5. Result
Licensed casinos are required to apply a set of technical and organizational measures to protect the player's personal account. Encryption, two-factor authentication, session control and anti-fraud systems minimize the risk of hacking and loss of funds. However, security is a joint responsibility: the player also needs to use reliable methods to protect his account.
1. Basic measures to protect your personal account
1. SSL/TLS connection encryption
All actions in the personal account take place through a secure channel (https).
Certificates with encryption of at least 128-bits, often 256-bits, are used.
2. Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Login is confirmed by code from SMS, e-mail or authenticator application.
Reduces the risk of access when a password is stolen.
3. Complex password requirements
Minimum length, use of letters, numbers and special characters.
The ability to change the password at any time.
4. Limit the number of login attempts
Automatic blocking after several unsuccessful attempts.
Captcha or e-mail check for suspicious actions.
5. Activity tracking and alerts
Logon notifications from a new device or IP address.
Ability to view session history.
6. Antifraud system
Automatically analyze transactions for suspicious activity.
Temporary account freezing for abnormal transactions.
2. Mandatory procedures for licensed casinos
KYC (Know Your Customer) - confirmation of identity and age when opening or verifying an account.
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) - control of sources of funds and detection of suspicious transactions.
GDPR/local data protection laws - compliance with the rules for storing and processing personal information.
3. What a player can do to improve safety
Use a unique, complex password.
Enable two-factor authentication.
Do not log in from public computers and networks.
Check the history of entrances regularly.
Change the password in a timely manner at the slightest suspicion of hacking.
4. Signs of insufficient cabinet protection
Lack of 2FA.
No login notifications.
Connection not secured (no https).
The ability to log in from any device without confirmation.
5. Result
Licensed casinos are required to apply a set of technical and organizational measures to protect the player's personal account. Encryption, two-factor authentication, session control and anti-fraud systems minimize the risk of hacking and loss of funds. However, security is a joint responsibility: the player also needs to use reliable methods to protect his account.
