How to read a casino licence before you deposit

A licence badge in the footer is only the start. A practical walkthrough of what to check and where to verify it.

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Most online casinos display licence information in their footer. The useful details are the operating company's name, the licensing authority and a licence or registration number.

Verify those details on the regulator's own website rather than relying on a logo. Some regulators publish searchable registers; others provide less information publicly.

It is also worth understanding what a given regulator offers players in practice, such as a complaints process, and whether it applies to your jurisdiction at all.

18+ Gambling involves risk. Check local laws and only play with money you can afford to lose.