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繁體中文Gambling Licensing Explained
A gambling licence is permission from a regulator to offer betting under set rules. For players, it is one of the clearest signals of a trustworthy operator. This guide explains it. It is general information, not legal advice.
- It is official authorisation from a regulator to offer betting under set rules on fairness, player funds, identity checks and responsible gambling.
- Look for the regulator's name and a licence number, usually in the footer, often linking to the regulator's verification page.
- A licensed operator must follow player-protection rules and can be held to account by a regulator.
What a licence is
A licence is official authorisation to operate, granted by a regulator that holds the operator to standards on fairness, player funds, identity checks and responsible gambling.
What it means for players
A licensed operator must follow player-protection rules and can be held to account. An unlicensed one answers to no authority, so players have far less recourse if something goes wrong. See how regulation works.
How to check a licence
Licensed operators usually display the regulator's name and a licence number, often in the website footer, sometimes linking to the regulator's verification page.
Licence vs fairness testing
A licence covers the operator; separate independent testing covers the games' fairness — see fairness testing and eCOGRA. Together they support a safe, regulated experience. To judge an operator overall, see how to choose a safe casino.
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FAQ
It is official authorisation from a regulator to offer betting under set rules on fairness, player funds, identity checks and responsible gambling.
Look for the regulator's name and a licence number, usually in the footer, often linking to the regulator's verification page. No licence details is a warning sign.
A licensed operator must follow player-protection rules and can be held to account by a regulator. An unlicensed one answers to no authority, leaving players little recourse.
Last updated: 2026-06-15