Online Gambling - Licensing Jurisdictions Look for figures on how many online gambling venues are currently on the web and you'll be pushed to find a definitive answer. Take for instance online casinos. Some reckon its in the hundreds, some say its in the thousands. No matter what the correct number is, if you could establish it, there are many rogue operators lurking on the internet ready to take your money and in some cases just disappear into the night. So who do you trust, how can you protect yourself as best you can? One way is to look for establishments that are licensed by reputable and recognized online gambling jurisdictions and authorities. To help you make your decision we've listed below those which make gaining a licence a serious affair and which have some of the most stringent requirements to be met before a licence is issued.
Online Gambling Licensing Jusrisdictions
| Alderney |
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) was established in May 2000. Among the objectives of the Commission are to ensure that electronic gambling is regulated and monitored so as to protect the interests of licensees' customers as well as the young and vulnerable.
More Info: http://www.gamblingcontrol.org |
| Curacao |
Being one of the first jurisdictions to regulate online gambling (1993), Since then Curacao has steadily developed into one of the most famous and respectful jurisdictions for online casino operators looking for a trustworthy and credible environment for their online players.
More Info: http://www.curacao-egaming.com |
| Gibraltar |
All gaming operations in Gibraltar require licensing under the Gambling Act 2005. The Licensing Authority will only consider licensing blue chip companies with a proven track record in gaming and of good financial standing. Gaming Licence's are generally difficult to obtain.
More Info: http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/internet-gaming |
| Malta |
The Lotteries and Gaming Authority is a single regulatory body that is responsible for the governance of all gaming activities in Malta. Part of their mission is to ensure gaming is fair and transparent to players, prevent crime, corruption and money laundering and protect minor and vulnerable players.
More Info: http://www.lga.org.mt |
| Kahnawake |
Kahnawake was one of the first jurisdictions in the world to recognize the opportunities afforded by the interactive gaming industry. The Commission's primary function is to provide for the protection of players who choose to participate in the online gaming offered by the Commission's permit holders.
More Info: http://www.gamingcommission.ca |
| United Kingdom |
The Gambling Commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005 to regulate commercial gambling in Great Britain. Through effective regulation they ensure that gambling is fair and open, keep crime out of gambling and that children and the vulnerable are protected. One of the strictest in the world.
More Info: http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk |
Look For A Licence
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the venue website when you visit and look for a licensing authority logo and/or licensing information. Operators who have gone through the process of getting a licence from them are much less likely to make off with your money. It's never a guarantee that the company, like any business, won't suffer from economic woes, but it is none the less a good indicator as to their reputability.
Additional Player Protection
Many of the software platforms used by reputable online casinos are tested independently by a number of organizations to ensure that the gaming is fair, honest and above board. Reputable platforms do not allow the gaming operators to have any control or influence over the way it runs. This ensures that it cannot be tampered with in any way to affect the outcome of the game.
You can find more information about how this is done and who does it under our online Casino Software RNG section.
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