How to Check if an Online Casino Is Licensed

Verifying a casino license protects players from fraudulent operators and ensures that games are independently tested. The process takes only a few minutes and relies on public regulatory databases.

Identify the License Logo and Number

Checklist: license, payout time, bonus rules, mobile play, support hours.
Scroll to the footer of the
homepage. Reputable sites display the license seal
Identify the License Logo and Number

Scroll to the footer of the homepage. Reputable sites display the license seal and registration number issued by the relevant authority such as the UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, or Curacao eGaming.

Visit the Regulator’s Official Website

  1. Copy the license number and enter
  2. it in the authority’s public register. A

Copy the license number and enter it in the authority’s public register. A valid entry will list the operator’s legal name, approved domains, and current status.

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Cross-Check Domain Ownership

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  • ✓Use a WHOIS lookup tool to
  • ✓confirm that the domain owner matches the
  • ✓Cross-Check Domain Ownership

Use a WHOIS lookup tool to confirm that the domain owner matches the licensed company. Discrepancies may indicate a clone site.

Review Independent Audits

Check for current RNG certificates from Review Independent Audits

Check for current RNG certificates from eCOGRA, iTech Labs, or GLI. Certificates are usually linked in the footer and renewed every six to twelve months.

Test Withdrawal Speed

  1. Small test withdrawals help confirm that
  2. banking details on file align with the

Small test withdrawals help confirm that banking details on file align with the licensed entity and that payout times match advertised figures.

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