How to tell if a casino is officially regulated

1. What "officially regulated casino" means

An officially regulated casino is a gambling operator that is licensed and controlled by a recognized state or independent regulator. Such control includes:
  • Financial stability test.
  • Game Integrity Audit (RNG, RTP).
  • Control over the protection of personal and payment data.
  • Obligation to comply with the rules of responsible play.

2. Main signs of official regulation

1. License number - indicated on the site, usually at the bottom of the page.
2. Logo of the licensing authority with an active link to the register of licenses.
3. Transparent security and privacy policies.
4. Availability for checking documents on the regulator's website.
5. Compliance with the legal address specified in the license.

3. How to verify the authenticity of a license

1. Find the license number on the official casino website.
2. Go to the regulator's website (for example, Malta Gaming Authority, UKGC, Curacao eGaming).
3. Enter the license number or operator name in the registry search.
4. Check Status - The license must be valid and not revoked.
5. Verify data - the name of the company, domain, legal address must match the information in the registry.

4. Reliable licensing authorities

Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) - strict control, high reputation.
UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) - mandatory RNG tests and protection of players' funds.
Curacao eGaming is an international license popular with operators.
Gibraltar Regulatory Authority - strict requirements for operators.
Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission - strict protection of players' rights.

5. How to avoid fake regulation

Check the clickability of the logo - it should lead to the register of licenses.
Verify domain - scammers often use fake regulator sites.
Check License Expiration - Expired License = No Regulation.
Compare the information in the registry with the data on the casino website.

6. Why it's especially important for Australian players

Local law restricts access to unlicensed operators.
Players are protected by the right to file a complaint with the regulator.
The risk of non-payment of winnings is reduced.
Minimizes the likelihood of playing in fraudulent projects.

7. Result

You can determine that the casino is officially regulated by the license number, information on the website and data verification through the register of the regulator. For Australians, this is the key to a safe and fair game, where payouts, data protection and gameplay transparency are guaranteed not only by the words of the operator, but also by the control of an independent licensing authority.