Where to check for a casino license
1. Why check your casino license
License verification is the first step to protecting your funds and personal data. Even if the site looks professional, without a confirmed license, the player runs the risk of fraud, non-payment of winnings and fake games.
2. Main locations for license verification
a) Official website of the regulator
Each licensing authority maintains a public register of operators:
b) Links on the casino website
A legal site usually has a license number with a clickable link to the regulator's page.
c) Portals with license ratings
Independent sites and aggregators publish lists of valid licenses and verified casinos.
3. How to check - step by step
1. Find license information in the basement of the site or in the "About" section.
2. Copy license number and/or operator company name.
3. Go to the official website of the regulator and open the "Licensed Operators" or "Public Register" section.
4. Enter data and verify the match of name, jurisdiction, date of validity.
5. Verify that the license is * Active *, not * Suspended * Revoked *.
4. Signs of a fake license
The license number is not in the regulator database.
A link to the regulator leads to a fake page.
The company name on the casino website does not match the license data.
License expired or revoked.
5. Features for Australian players
The Australian regulator ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) maintains a list of blocked sites. If a casino is on this list, it is not eligible to operate in Australia. Players should check both the ACMA blacklist and the licenses of international regulators if the site accepts Australian users.
6. Why it is important to check regularly
Even licensed casinos can lose the right to operate in violations. Retesting before making large deposits or participating in tournaments reduces the risk of losses.
Conclusion:
License verification is the first step to protecting your funds and personal data. Even if the site looks professional, without a confirmed license, the player runs the risk of fraud, non-payment of winnings and fake games.
2. Main locations for license verification
a) Official website of the regulator
Each licensing authority maintains a public register of operators:
- UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) - search public register by company name or license number.
- Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) - database with a filter by brand name.
- Curacao eGaming - check by license number or link from the casino website.
- Gibraltar Regulatory Authority, Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission - similar open bases.
b) Links on the casino website
A legal site usually has a license number with a clickable link to the regulator's page.
c) Portals with license ratings
Independent sites and aggregators publish lists of valid licenses and verified casinos.
3. How to check - step by step
1. Find license information in the basement of the site or in the "About" section.
2. Copy license number and/or operator company name.
3. Go to the official website of the regulator and open the "Licensed Operators" or "Public Register" section.
4. Enter data and verify the match of name, jurisdiction, date of validity.
5. Verify that the license is * Active *, not * Suspended * Revoked *.
4. Signs of a fake license
The license number is not in the regulator database.
A link to the regulator leads to a fake page.
The company name on the casino website does not match the license data.
License expired or revoked.
5. Features for Australian players
The Australian regulator ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) maintains a list of blocked sites. If a casino is on this list, it is not eligible to operate in Australia. Players should check both the ACMA blacklist and the licenses of international regulators if the site accepts Australian users.
6. Why it is important to check regularly
Even licensed casinos can lose the right to operate in violations. Retesting before making large deposits or participating in tournaments reduces the risk of losses.
Conclusion:
- License verification is a simple procedure available to any player. A few minutes is enough to make sure that the chosen platform is regulated by a reputable body and acts legally. That's the key to playing safe and fair.
