Casino Licenses

The Definition and Importance of a Gambling Licence

You can think of licences as a kind of ‘permit’: they show that the casino can legally offer gambling services and is authorised & regulated by a government agency. Online casino licensing also indicates from which regions the site can accept a sign-up. For example, an online casino licensed in Australia will only be able to accept Aussie players. These documents ensure the fairness of casino games, the protection of minors, and the safety of your payments & winnings.

How to Get Online Casino Licenses

The requirements for obtaining a licence are determined by the licensing agency. In other words, for example, the casino licence Australia terms and the UK Gambling Commission terms will be different. However, it is possible to see some common conditions in all of them:

• The applicant must provide proof of identity, background, and financial standing.
• The person making the application must not have a criminal record or tax debt.
• The applicant must show an indemnity to secure player payments (i.e., a letter of indemnity)
• The head office (or servers) of the applicant company must be in the country where the licensing agency is located.

Some Online Casinos Licensed Overseas

As a rule, each licence is valid only in the country in which it was issued. However, there are some exceptions covering the European Economic Area. For example, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has added permits issued by Gibraltar, Alderney, and the Isle of Man to a white list. This means that casinos with authorisations issued by these countries (even if they do not also hold a UKGC licence) can operate in the United Kingdom legally.

For such territories to maintain their remote licences, the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 requires them to locate a portion of their equipment or facilities in the United Kingdom.

How to Find out Where an Online Casino is Licensed

A licensed company will display this information on its website. Check the bottom of the main page of the website and look for a logo: it will show you the name of the licensing agency, and for the same reason, it will allow you to understand where the casino is licensed from.

Certifications that Complete a License

Licences are not the only thing that guarantees that online gaming sites provide a fair, legal, and safe service. There are also some certificates that show that they also meet certain standards. For example:

• eCOGRA: This London-based organisation tests the games of casinos and determines whether they are fair. It also determines what ethical standards will be in the iGaming industry. You can be sure that eCOGRA-certified casinos play fair and act ethically.
• IBAS: Independent Betting Adjudication Service has been settling disputes between players and casinos since 1998.
• IBIA: International Betting Integrity Association is a global organisation that detects suspicious betting activity and protects players.
• ESSA: European Sports Security Association is an organisation established by betting operators to collaborate with national regulators.