Casino Licence Checker – Verify Any Online Casino in Seconds
See whether a casino is licensed, who regulates it, and whether we’d trust it — cross-checked against official registers and our independent reviews.
Independent & ad-supported. Some casinos here pay us a commission if you sign up — it never changes a licence result, our scores, or who we blacklist. Licence data is cross-checked against official regulator registers and refreshed on every build. 18+ only · gambling carries risk — free, confidential help at BeGambleAware.
Search any casino to instantly find out:
- Is it licensed?
- Who regulates it — and is that regulator trustworthy?
- Has TopCasinoScout reviewed or blacklisted it?
- Can you verify the licence on the official register?
Every result links back to the official regulator whenever possible — so you never have to take our word for it.
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Want the bigger picture? Our licence directory breaks down every regulator we track — what each licence is actually worth, the operators it covers, and the domains they run.
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The TopCasinoScout licence checker is a free tool that lets you verify whether an online casino holds a genuine regulatory licence — and whether that licence is worth trusting. We cross-reference our own hand-audited casino reviews with live data pulled directly from official regulator registers: the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), Kansspelautoriteit (KSA, Netherlands), Gibraltar Regulatory Authority, Swedish Spelinspektionen, German GGL, Ontario iGaming, Curaçao eGaming, and more. We also mirror blacklists from the Belgian Gaming Commission, MGA unauthorised URLs list, and the Polish Ministry of Finance blocked-domains register. One search covers all of it.
How do I check if an online casino is legit?
Type the casino name into the search box above. If we have reviewed it, you'll see our independent verdict, TCS score, licence details, and a direct link to the official regulator register so you can verify the licence yourself. If we haven't reviewed it but the casino appears in a regulator's public register, you'll see that entry — along with the regulator tier (Top, Mid, Caution, or None) so you can judge how much protection that licence actually provides. A licensed result means the casino must follow that regulator's player-protection rules; a flagged or missing result is a serious warning sign.
What regulators does this tool check?
We mirror operator data from the UKGC (UK Gambling Commission), Gibraltar Regulatory Authority, Spelinspektionen (Sweden), GGL (Germany), iGaming Ontario, and Curaçao eGaming / CGA. We also pull flagged or blocked domain lists from the Belgian Gaming Commission, the MGA's unauthorised URL list, and Poland's hazard.mf.gov.pl blocked-domains register. A handful of top-tier regulators — Malta, Netherlands (KSA), Romania (ONJN), and the ADM (Italy) — are search-only portals we can't mirror, so we link you directly to their official registers. Between the mirrored data and the search links, this tool covers every major licensing jurisdiction.
What does the regulator tier mean?
Top tier regulators (UKGC, MGA, Gibraltar, KSA) enforce strict standards: segregated player funds, independent audits, responsible gambling tools, and real complaint procedures. Mid tier (Sweden, Germany, Ontario) have strong national frameworks with some consumer protections. Caution tier (Curaçao, Isle of Man) issue licences more readily and offer weaker player recourse — licenced doesn't mean safe. None / registration only means the casino has no meaningful regulatory oversight at all. Tier is a quick signal; always read the full review before depositing.
Can a casino be licensed but still unsafe?
Yes. A Curaçao or Anjouan licence takes minutes to obtain and carries almost no player protection. Even a UKGC-licensed casino can have a history of slow payments, manipulated bonuses, or poor complaint handling. That's why we run our own independent TCS audits across eight categories — Payments, Licensing, Trustpilot data, Player Experience, Bonus Terms, Games, Mobile, and Data Privacy — and maintain a public blacklist of casinos we consider high-risk regardless of their licensing status. Always read the review, not just the licence badge.
What if the casino isn't found?
A "no result" is not proof a casino is unlicensed. It may be registered under a parent company name, or licensed by a regulator we don't mirror (for example, the MGA or KSA require on-site searching). Use the "Other official registers" links at the bottom of the tool to check those directly. If a casino doesn't appear anywhere — in our reviews, in mirrored register data, or in official regulator search — treat that as a red flag and proceed with extreme caution.
What does "Blocked in Poland" mean?
Poland runs a state gambling monopoly. The Polish Ministry of Finance blocks virtually all international online casinos regardless of their licences elsewhere. A "Blocked in Poland" result does not mean the casino is a scam — it may hold a valid UKGC or MGA licence. It simply means Polish players cannot legally access it, and Polish ISPs are required to block the domain. We always show a cross-check: if the domain also appears on a licensed register, we say so clearly.
How often is the licence data updated?
Register data is re-fetched automatically as part of our build pipeline. Licensing status can change without notice — a casino may have its licence suspended, revoked, or transferred between entities. We always timestamp the data and remind you to verify on the official register before depositing. For UKGC licence status specifically, you can cross-check in real time at gamblingcommission.gov.uk.
How is TopCasinoScout different from other casino review sites?
Most casino affiliate sites prioritise deals over due diligence. TopCasinoScout is built around a public, auditable methodology — the TCS v1.3 scoring system — with eight weighted categories and named author bylines. Our blacklist is public and permanent: we don't remove casinos from it in exchange for affiliate deals. This licence checker is part of that same commitment: an independent, data-driven tool anyone can use, whether or not we earn a commission on the casino in question.
How do I check if a Curaçao casino licence is fake?
Only two certificate domains are genuine for Curaçao licences: cert.cga.cw and cert.gcb.cw. Click the seal in the casino’s footer and confirm it opens one of those and shows the exact domain you’re on — look-alikes such as cert-cga-cw.com are phishing. You can also search the casino above to see the certificate and operator we have on record, then open its dedicated licence page. Here’s a full guide on how to spot a fake CGA seal.
What is the safest online gambling licence?
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) are the strongest, with segregated player funds, independent audits and real complaint procedures; Gibraltar and the Netherlands (KSA) are also top tier. Curaçao and the Isle of Man are caution tier — licensed, but with weaker recourse if something goes wrong. A licence is a floor, not a guarantee — see our licences by regulator directory for what each one is actually worth.
New here? Start with our step-by-step guide on how to verify a casino licence. Want to go deeper? Read our full rating methodology, check the blacklist, or see our reviewed casinos.