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TOP-10 reliable gambling regulators
How we chose
The list includes regulators with: (1) public registry/control procedures; (2) actual investigative and sanctions powers; (3) KYC/RG/AML transparent rules; (4) the practice of protecting players and grievances. Below is who they are and why they are considered the "first echelon."
1) UK Gambling Commission (UK)
Why in the top: strict licensing and real law enforcement - from enhanced compliance procedures to criminal investigations. There are clear "licensing goals": crime prevention, fair play, protection of the vulnerable.
2) Malta Gaming Authority (Malta)
Why in the top: developed online jurisdiction with a public register of measures of influence (suspension/cancellation), regular checks and interaction with the financial regulator.
3) Netherlands Kansspelautoriteit (KSA, Netherlands)
Why in the top: an independent administrator, supervision and licensing of the online market, priority - "Playing Safely," an active fight against illegal immigrants.
4) Spelinspektionen (Sweden)
Why in the top: supervision of the legality and security of the market, bans for unlicensed operators, blocking/ban mechanism.
5) Spillemyndigheden (Denmark)
Why in the top: the department of the Ministry of Finance, is responsible for the "correctly regulated" market, the protection of players and the fight against illegal; well-structured English-language documentation.
6) ANJ - Autorité Nationale des Jeux (France)
Why in the top: a single national regulator of online games/bets, publishes market reports and has tools to protect players/mediators for complaints.
7) DGOJ — Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (Испания)
Why in the top: the state regulator of the online market with public services and procedures; strict requirements for operator permissions.
8) New Jersey DGE (USA, NJ)
Why in the top: the standard of Internet regulation in the USA: licensing, technical requirements for software/security, well-developed rules and work with complaints/self-exclusion.
9) Nevada Gaming Control Board/Commission
Why in the top: 24/7 investigation unit, harsh audit/taxation, technological expertise and "final instance" - Gaming Commission.
10) Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner/Licensing Authority (Gibraltar)
Why in the top: licensing of remote operators, industry codes, mandatory procedures for customer complaints.
What it gives the player
Public registries and sanctions → you can quickly check the status of the license and the history of violations.
Complaints/ADR and self-exclusion procedures → more likely to resolve a dispute and limit access at risk.
Technical requirements for platforms → RNG control, authentication, payment monitoring and anti-fraud.
How to check your license in 5 minutes (any regulator)
1. Find the license number, legal entity and domain in the casino footer.
2. Open the official register of the regulator (section Register/Licensee search).
3. Check the status (Active/Current), legal entity, brand/Authorized URLs.
4. Look at the Enforcement/Decisions section.
5. With white-label, make sure that your domain/brand is listed with the platform licensee.
(For UKGC/MGA/KSA/ANJ/DGE, all have English-language pages and public sections.)
Briefly about the "rigor" of EU regulators
The markets of the Netherlands/Sweden/Denmark and France are known for aggressive surveillance of illegal goods and advertising, product restrictions and an enhanced RG agenda. This is reflected in practical bans/blocks and fines.
Q&A (Mini-FAQ)
Why is Malta on the list if it's "offshore"?
MGA is not "offshore" in the sense of control: it has a register of coercive measures, MoU with other bodies and developed supervision practices. For players, the current status of the license and domain is important.
Germany/Italy?
Yes, Germany has a GGL (unified land regulator) with online licenses and a "white list"; in Italy - ADM with strict technical and financial requirements and updated license competitions in 2025. These markets are rapidly "tightening," but the verification methods are the same: status, domain, allowed verticals.
Curaçao?
Historically considered "soft." The reform is underway, but for the "reliable" we in this article take regulators with already established law enforcement and public practice of sanctions.
If you see the regulator's logo, don't take your word for it. Check: Active status, coincidence of legal entity, brand and domain, presence of ADR/sanctions. UKGC, MGA, KSA, Spelinspektionen, DGA, ANJ, DGOJ, DGE (NJ), Nevada GCB/Commission and Gibraltar are the "heavy artillery" of the industry: there are tools to protect the player and punish violators