Most casinos display license seals in their footers. Most players never check if those seals are real. Here's how to verify in under two minutes.
Step 1: Note the exact license number. A legitimate license will show a registration or certificate number, not just "Licensed by Curaçao eGaming."
Step 2: Go directly to the regulator's website. For Curaçao: search the official Gaming Control Board of Curaçao license registry. For MGA (Malta): use the MGA License Holder Register. For UKGC: use the Gambling Commission's public register.
Step 3: Search for the operator name or license number. If it's not in the registry, the license is either fake or expired.
Step 4: Verify the platform URL. Make sure the license covers the specific domain you're using, since some operators list licenses that cover a different domain.
Casinos with verified licenses: Cloudbet (Curaçao, verified), Moonbet (Curaçao, verified), King Billy (Curaçao plus MGA, dual licensing is the gold standard). Casinos with unverifiable license claims: Moonroll, Toshi.bet, Pigmo Casino. Do not deposit at casinos you cannot verify.
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About this guide: Written by Marcus Holloway based on real-money testing across 92 casinos since 2019. No casino paid to be mentioned. Read our full testing methodology.
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