Laws, licenses and regulation

The WIKI section "Laws, Licenses and Regulation" is dedicated to the legal side of the gambling industry. It contains information on which authorities control the operation of casinos, how operators obtain licenses, which countries have legalized online gambling and what measures exist to protect players.

What's inside:

International regulation: key jurisdictions and licensing models.
Casino licenses: Curaçao, Malta (MGA), United Kingdom (UKGC), Cyprus, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Estonia, etc.
National regulators: their role, powers and control functions.
RNG Certification and Gaming Integrity: eCOGRA Labs, iTech Labs, GLI, BMM Testlabs.
Legal protection of players: refunds, complaints, responsible gambling.
AML/KYC policy: Anti-money laundering and identity verification.
Permitted and prohibited zones: maps of legalization of gambling by region.
Future of Regulation: 2025 Trends, Crypto Casinos, Smart Licenses, and Web3 Regulation

For whom it is useful:

For players who want to make sure the casino is operating legally and under the control of the licensing authority. For analysts, operators and lawyers researching the legal field of iGaming.

How to use the section:

1. Check out the main licenses and the countries where they are valid.

2. Check what license your casino has and who issued it.

3. Explore differences between international and national jurisdictions.

4. Understand what rights a player has and how to file a complaint when conditions are violated.

5. Watch for changes in legislation - it directly affects the availability of platforms.

Tips:

Only play in a casino with a valid license listed in the basement of the site.
Check the license number and regulator - fake pages are common.
Do not transfer documents outside the secure verification forms (KYC).
Avoid unlicensed "gray" areas - they are not required to pay winnings.
For cryptocasino, check for smart contract certification.

Bottom line: this section helps to understand who is behind the regulation of the casino industry, what documents confirm the honesty of games and what distinguishes a legal site from an illegal one.

Call: Study what license your casino operates under, and choose only those venues where transparency and player protection are guaranteed by law.