A licence logo in a footer proves nothing; anyone can paste an image. Verifying a licence takes two minutes on the regulator's own register. Here's how, regulator by regulator.
2 min
to verify
Register
not the logo
Domain
must match
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Find it, check it, match it
Every serious regulator publishes a public register. If a casino's licence isn't on it, or the register entry doesn't list the domain you're on, treat the casino as unlicensed.
Scroll to the footer. You should see the regulator's name, a licence or account number, and the licensed company's name. Clicking the regulator's seal should open the register entry.
UK Gambling Commission: search the public register for the company. Malta Gaming Authority: the licensee register lists company, licence type and URLs. iGaming Ontario: the operator list. Curaçao: since the 2024 reform, the Curaçao Gaming Authority publishes licensees; older sub-licences are being phased out. Kahnawake: the Gaming Commission lists permit holders.
The register entry must list the exact domain you're using and the company named in the footer. Mismatches are the most common sign of a copycat site.
Licences can be suspended or surrendered. The register shows status; 'active' or 'approved' is what you want.
If any step fails, don't deposit. There are plenty of casinos with verifiable licences; see our safe and licensed casinos list.
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4 questions
Can a casino fake a licence seal?
Yes, easily. Only the regulator's register proves a licence.
What if the domain isn't on the register?
The site may be a clone or an unlicensed mirror. Don't use it.
Is a Curaçao licence real?
Yes, but it offers less protection. Verify it on the Curaçao Gaming Authority site.
Do I need to check every time?
Once per casino, and again if the site changes domain.
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