A casino displays a licence logo. How do you check the actual business?
In Great Britain, check the operator through the regulator’s public register rather than relying on a footer badge.
Key takeaways
- 01The company behind a Great Britain betting website or app must be licensed.
- 02Search the official register using the company, website or app name.
- 03The register also shows regulatory action against the business.
The Gambling Commission’s account-opening guide tells players in Great Britain to verify the business behind a gambling website or app before opening an account. A displayed logo is a starting point, not the check itself.
Identify the operator
Look for the business name and account number in the site’s licensing statement. The Commission’s guide explains that multiple licences may mean multiple account numbers.
Check the public record
Use the regulator’s public register to search the company name, website or app. The record also shows regulatory action. The guide includes an example register entry so readers can recognise the information.
This process applies to Great Britain. For a different market, use that jurisdiction’s official register rather than assuming the British licence answers the question.