Why you can't play in a casino without a public license
1. What is a public license and why it is needed
A public casino license is an official permit to operate issued by a regulatory body and available for review by any user. It contains the number, date of issue, jurisdiction and operator information. The presence of a public license ensures that the operator has passed the test for compliance with the requirements of fair play, financial transparency and protection of the rights of players.
2. Why gambling in a casino without a public license is dangerous
1. Lack of legal protection - in controversial situations, the player will not be able to contact the regulator, since formally the operator has no jurisdiction.
2. High risk of fraud - Without oversight, casinos may fake game results, not pay winnings, and change terms.
3. There is no control over the integrity of the software - the random number generator (RNG) and RTP can be faked.
4. Unreliable financial policy - operators can block accounts without explanation or withhold funds.
5. Lack of data protection measures - personal information can be transferred to third parties or used for fraudulent purposes.
3. How fraudsters disguise themselves as licensed casinos
Fake logos of regulators are placed without working links to the registry.
Use invalid or expired licenses.
Refer to irrelevant licenses issued for other activities (for example, for lotteries or bookmakers).
Specify jurisdictions that do not regulate online gambling to avoid liability.
4. How to check for a public license
1. Check on the casino website - the license must be indicated in the footer or in the "About/O us" section.
2. Link to the register of licenses - for any honest operator, the link leads to the official website of the regulator.
3. Check through regulators:
5. Signs of a reliable licensed casino
The license is available for public review.
Legal address and owner details are provided.
There is a connection with certification organizations (eCOGRA, iTechLabs, GLI).
Transparent rules that meet the requirements of the regulator.
Availability of channels for filing complaints through regulatory authorities.
6. What to do if there is no license or it is fake
Do not register or deposit.
Report the platform to the appropriate regulatory authorities.
Use only sites from the ACMA whitelist and other official sources.
Store screenshots of suspicious information for possible investigation.
7. Result
A public license is the only real guarantee that a casino operates in the legal field and under the supervision of regulators. Playing on venues without such a license is a risk of losing money, data and access to winnings. The safe player always checks the license before entrusting the operator with his funds.
A public casino license is an official permit to operate issued by a regulatory body and available for review by any user. It contains the number, date of issue, jurisdiction and operator information. The presence of a public license ensures that the operator has passed the test for compliance with the requirements of fair play, financial transparency and protection of the rights of players.
2. Why gambling in a casino without a public license is dangerous
1. Lack of legal protection - in controversial situations, the player will not be able to contact the regulator, since formally the operator has no jurisdiction.
2. High risk of fraud - Without oversight, casinos may fake game results, not pay winnings, and change terms.
3. There is no control over the integrity of the software - the random number generator (RNG) and RTP can be faked.
4. Unreliable financial policy - operators can block accounts without explanation or withhold funds.
5. Lack of data protection measures - personal information can be transferred to third parties or used for fraudulent purposes.
3. How fraudsters disguise themselves as licensed casinos
Fake logos of regulators are placed without working links to the registry.
Use invalid or expired licenses.
Refer to irrelevant licenses issued for other activities (for example, for lotteries or bookmakers).
Specify jurisdictions that do not regulate online gambling to avoid liability.
4. How to check for a public license
1. Check on the casino website - the license must be indicated in the footer or in the "About/O us" section.
2. Link to the register of licenses - for any honest operator, the link leads to the official website of the regulator.
3. Check through regulators:
- UKGC (UK) - official register of licenses.
- MGA (Malta) - check by number.
- Curacao eGaming - unique identifier check.
- ACMA (Australia) - list of allowed operators.
- 4. Validity of the license - checking the date of issue and status ("Active").
5. Signs of a reliable licensed casino
The license is available for public review.
Legal address and owner details are provided.
There is a connection with certification organizations (eCOGRA, iTechLabs, GLI).
Transparent rules that meet the requirements of the regulator.
Availability of channels for filing complaints through regulatory authorities.
6. What to do if there is no license or it is fake
Do not register or deposit.
Report the platform to the appropriate regulatory authorities.
Use only sites from the ACMA whitelist and other official sources.
Store screenshots of suspicious information for possible investigation.
7. Result
A public license is the only real guarantee that a casino operates in the legal field and under the supervision of regulators. Playing on venues without such a license is a risk of losing money, data and access to winnings. The safe player always checks the license before entrusting the operator with his funds.
