To recognise a reliable online casino from a fraudulent online casino, the first thing to do is to check if it has a licence. This is a certificate from government authorities proving that you have the permission to do a certain thing, for example to operate a business or a certain profession. It guarantees that the gambling site you are about to play on follows certain regulations and takes them seriously and fairness, reliability, security, credibility and loyalty are assured. The possession of a licence is the minimum requirement you should inquire about in the online casino where you are going to wager your money.

Although online gambling has been around for over 15 years, there is still no international regulation. The licences are delivered by specific territories. In 1994, Antigua and Barbuda were the first to offer one. 5 years later, the Indian reserve of Kahnawake in Quebec created one as well. In 2000, the British territories of Man Island in Gibraltar created their own. Today, we also have Malta, Belize, Netherland West Indies, Antigua or Cyprus.

Thanks to the licences of these countries, players worldwide can safely enjoy themselves playing online casino games such as bingo, online poker or sports betting. The sites that have the stamp of approval are available all around the world. They are translated into several languages and accept a wide range of currencies.