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Why it is important to verify authenticity and license number
An online casino license is not just a "picture in a footer," but a real set of responsibilities: auditing games and RNG, protecting money and data, KYC/AML procedures, responsible gaming tools and clear payment rules. But the value of a license is only when it is genuine. Forged numbers, expired permits, "left" domains or fake audit seals are frequent tricks of gray operators. Below - why and how to check correctly.
Why check your license at all
1. Protection of funds and personal data. Licensed operators store player funds according to the rules (segregation/guarantees), access and logs are controlled.
2. Game integrity. RNG and slots are independently certified; nonconformities are punishable by fines/license revocation.
3. Transparent payments and disputes. Deadlines, KYC, complaint procedure and ADR are fixed by the regulator.
4. Responsible play. Limits, "pauses," self-exclusion are a mandatory part of licensing.
5. Legal predictability. The regulator has levers of pressure on the operator: from prescriptions to blocking and refund of funds according to procedures.
How to Authenticate: Step-by-Step Algorithm
Step 1. Find details on the site
In the footer should be: license number, full legal entity (legal name), jurisdiction, address. The image of the regulator's coat of arms without a number is not proof.
Step 2. Check the number and legal entity in the register of the regulator
Go to the official register of the chosen jurisdiction (e.g. UK, Malta, Curaçao/new regulator, local markets). Check:- Whether the number and name of the legal entity match.
- Active/Approved (not Suspended/Revoked/Expired).
- In the card there are trading names and domains - check with the current site.
Step 3. Compare domain and trade names
Many registers additionally publish a list of allowed domains. Domain mismatch - alarm (possibly mirror/clone).
Step 4. Check audit "prints"
Logos eCOGRA/GLI/BMM/, etc. should lead with a clickable link to the verification page on the laboratory website (and not to PNG). On the page - operator/platform name and status.
Step 5. Rate compliance pages
Licensed sites usually have: Responsible Gambling, KYC/Verification, AML/Privacy, Terms & Bonus Terms, Complaints/ADR. Documents should be expanded, not "plugs."
Step 6. Match payments to legal entity
In the bank/wallet statement, the recipient must correlate with the licensee or his payment agent from the registry. "Random" recipients from other jurisdictions - red flag.
Step 7. View domain history and contacts
Domain registration date, real address/reg. company numbers, business mail (not just support @... on free services) complete the picture.
Quick Check Checklist (2-3 minutes)
- License number and legal entity are indicated in the footer.
- The number and legal entity make their way to the official register, Active status.
- The site domain is on the licensee's card or is the same as the trading name.
- Audit prints are clickable and lead to an external verification page.
- There are sections Responsible Gambling, KYC/AML, Complaints/ADR, Bonus Terms.
- Bonus terms are transparent (vager, max cache out, games contribution) and do not "hide."
If any item "falls" - either ask the support with a request to give a link to the card in the registry, or do not make a deposit.
Red flags and typical fraudulent techniques
Picture of the "license" without a number and a link to the registry.
Substitution of a legal entity: one name in the registry, another on the site, and only PDF without an online card was "found."
Expired status or "Suspended." The operator hides this and continues to accept deposits.
Fake audit seals: PNG logos without links or with a link to a common homepage without verification.
Lock "according to documents," but access from prohibited countries. Violation of geo-restrictions - the risk of blocking and non-payment.
Aggressive "manual" withdrawal limits, sudden commissions, "KYC retraining" when winning.
Clone mirrors: similar design/brand, but different domain and payment details.
Peculiarities by jurisdiction (briefly and without deepening)
Strict regimes (e.g. UK/Malta/Scandinavia/Ontario). Usually: detailed registers, active statuses, hard RG/AML, visible ADR procedures.
International licenses (e.g. Curacao - updated model). Look at the new regulator/registry and transition statuses; check the correspondence of domains and payment partners.
Local markets. Often a separate local license is required - the presence of a "foreign" does not replace a local one; registries are usually open.
How to act if in doubt
1. Asking for a link to the licensee's card from the support is normal practice.
2. Make a test deposit/withdrawal for a small amount after verification - check processes.
3. Save screenshots of footer, bonus conditions, transaction history.
4. In disputes, follow the complaints procedure: first the operator, then the ADR/regulator (contacts are usually in T&C).
5. Do not play with VPN to bypass geo-locks: this often violates the conditions and deprives you of protection.
Questions and misconceptions
"If there are a lot of logos on the site, okay?"
No, it isn't. Only clickable seals with external verification and valid cards in registers are considered.
"Does the license guarantee high RTP?"
No, it isn't. The license guarantees compliance with the declared RTP and the honesty of the RNG, and not "above interest." RTP is a property of the game, not the resolution.
"Why KYC? It interferes with the conclusion"
KYC is part of anti-money laundering laws. At the licensed site, the procedure is transparent and described in advance.
Bonus mini-guide: what to check, except for the license
Vager and contributions from different games (slots/tables/live).
Maximum bet when wagering.
Maximum cash out from bonus funds.
Timing of wagering and activation.
Honest conditions are another marker of regulatory discipline.
To check the authenticity and number of the license means to check the player's protection channels: audit of games, storage of funds, payment regulations and complaints mechanism. It takes minutes but saves money and nerves. Check the number and legal entity in the registry, domain and audit seals - and do not fall for pictures without links, "mirrors" and expired statuses. Play only with operators whose license is easily verified - this way you minimize risks and maintain predictability of experience.
Responsible play: use time/deposit limits, take breaks, do not play with borrowed money. If you feel a loss of control, contact the specialized assistance services in your country.