How to Check if a Crypto Casino Is Licensed

To check if a crypto casino is licensed, find the licence number and the regulator named in the casino’s footer or terms page, then open that regulator’s own register and confirm the number, the legal entity, the domain and the status all match. Never rely on the badge shown on the casino’s site, because seals and licence numbers are simple to copy.

Most crypto casinos hold a licence from one of a handful of regulators. The common ones are the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), Anjouan, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, Malta (MGA) and the Tobique Gaming Commission. This guide runs through the checks that separate a real, current licence from a copied image, and it links each step to the regulator you should actually check with.

For a wider view of how these licences differ and what each one means, start with our licensing hub.

What does a crypto casino licence actually prove?

A licence is permission from a named regulator for a named company to run specified gambling services. It means the operator passed that regulator’s checks on ownership, anti-money-laundering rules and basic player protection. It does not prove the games are fair, that withdrawals are fast, or that your crypto is held safely, so you still check the casino on those points separately.

Here is the split in plain terms:

• A licence proves: a company holds a current permit from a real regulator, is supervised for money-laundering and age checks, and has some route for player complaints.
• A licence does not prove: game fairness, fast or guaranteed payouts, safe custody of your coins, or that a bonus is easy to clear. Those need separate checks, including provably fair verification and a read of the terms.

That is why our casino assessment method treats the licence as one input among several, not as a stamp of approval.

How do I check a crypto casino’s licence, step by step?

Checking a licence means matching four things on the regulator’s register: the licence number, the legal entity, the domain and the status. Work through the six steps below in order, and stop if any one fails, because a casino has to pass every check before you should treat the licence as real.

1. Find the licence. Look in the footer and the terms or legal page for a licence number plus the regulator’s name. A real entry names the holding company, the number and the regulator, not just a logo.
2. Open the regulator’s own register. Type the address yourself: cga.cw for Curaçao, anjouangaming.com for Anjouan, gamingcommission.ca for Kahnawake, gamblingcommission.gov.uk for the UK. Do not click through from the casino’s site.
3. Match the legal entity. The company named in the casino’s terms must be the same company on the register. A brand name is not enough, because a brand can be run by a different company than the one that holds the licence.
4. Match the domain. The exact site you are using must be listed against the licence. A licence that covers a different domain does not cover the site you are on.
5. Check the status and type. The record must say active or current, and the type must be B2C (consumer-facing). A B2B supply licence lets a company provide software, not take players.
6. Confirm the seal links to the register. A genuine seal on a Curaçao, Kahnawake or Anjouan site opens the regulator’s record when clicked. A static image or a dead link proves nothing.

On most registers you will see a status word. Active means the licence is in force; suspended, revoked, surrendered or expired means it is not, even if the casino still shows a seal. The CGA’s online-gaming register overview is dated 20 October 2026, and the CGA launched its new interim online gaming portal on 19 October 2026. The register itself notes that its overviews do not guarantee current validity, so treat the register as a first check, not a promise.

Which regulator should a crypto casino be licensed with?

There is no single best licence, but the regulators differ a lot in how you check them and how strong their supervision is. Offshore licences such as Curaçao, Anjouan and Kahnawake are common for crypto casinos. Malta and the UK run locally enforced regimes, and Ontario keeps its own registered-operator list.

Curaçao’s National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK, Landsverordening op de kansspelen) took effect on 24 December 2024 and made the CGA the regulator for online gaming, according to the CGA’s regulation page.

We cover each of these in more depth on their own pages: Curaçao, Anjouan, Kahnawake, Malta, Tobique and the UK Gambling Commission. Ontario players can check the AGCO’s list of registered internet gaming operators, which points to the iGaming Ontario directory.

Is a clickable licence seal enough proof?

A clickable seal is better than a static logo, but it is still not proof on its own. A genuine seal on a Curaçao, Kahnawake or Anjouan site links to the regulator’s own record and shows the licensed company and domain. A copied image or a dead link means nothing, so open the register yourself and search the number or the domain.

The regulators describe how this should work:

• Kahnawake: clicking the Commission’s logo on a licensed site opens a Certificate of Good Standing drawn from the Commission’s database.
• Anjouan: the interactive seal policy requires the seal to link directly to the operator’s record in the public register, and it must be removed when a licence is suspended or revoked.
• Curaçao: the CGA publishes its licence register as dated overviews you can open and check directly.

The seal is for convenience, not proof. Always run the number or domain through the regulator’s register yourself.

How do I spot a fake or stolen casino licence?

Fake licences usually break one of three rules: the number does not exist on the register, the company named on the casino does not match the register, or the domain you are on is not the licensed one. A common trick is to copy a real licence number from another site, so matching all three fields is the test that catches it.

Watch for these red flags:

• A logo or seal that is a flat image with no link, or a link that goes to the casino’s own page instead of the regulator.
• A licence number that does not appear when you search the regulator’s register.
• A company name in the footer that differs from the company in the terms page or on the register.
• A licence type quoted as B2B (supply) for a player-facing casino.
• A claim that names a vague body rather than a named regulator with a register you can open.
• Wording that says fully licensed and safe with no number and no regulator you can verify.

A cloned site copies a real casino’s name, logo and licence number onto a lookalike domain. The domain check is what catches it, because the clone is not listed against the licence even though the number is real. Open the register from a browser address bar and search the exact domain you are on.

Can I complain if a licensed crypto casino does not pay?

If a licensed crypto casino will not pay, the regulator usually does not rule on your individual dispute. You complain to the casino first, then escalate to an approved dispute-resolution body if that fails. The exact route depends on the licence, so check the regulator’s complaint policy before you escalate.

Two common routes:

• Curaçao (CGA): complain to the casino first, then to one of the CGA-certified ADR bodies. The CGA does not mediate individual disputes itself.
• Anjouan: submit the complaint through the operator’s site seal, and the operator must respond within 30 calendar days (14 for game-outcome disputes). If unresolved, escalate to a mandatory ADR provider that the operator pays for. The third-party complaint policy states the Authority does not mediate player complaints.

Keep records of your account, deposits and any messages, because a complaint is easier to prove with the transaction IDs from your wallet.

Does a licence make a crypto casino fair or safe with my crypto?

A licence is not a fairness guarantee and it is not a custody guarantee. Provably fair games let you check each outcome’s randomness yourself, and that is a separate feature from any licence. No licence removes the house edge, which means the casino wins on average over the long run.

A provably fair game publishes its server seed and client seed so you can confirm the result was not altered, and this check works whether or not the site holds a licence.

A quick worked example, using round numbers only for illustration. A slot with 96% RTP keeps 4% on average. If you wager a total of 0.1 BTC over time, the expected result is 0.096 BTC returned and 0.004 BTC lost, before any bonus terms or variance. Real sessions swing far above and below that average, but the long-run expectation is always the house edge against you.

Set deposit and loss limits and treat gambling money as spent, not invested. If gambling stops feeling like a game, free help is available at gamblersanonymous.org and gamblingtherapy.org.

For US readers, licensing is handled state by state rather than by the offshore regulators above, so see our US crypto casino guide for that setup.

FAQ

How do I check if a crypto casino is licensed?

Find the licence number and the regulator in the casino’s footer or terms page, then open the regulator’s own register (cga.cw, anjouangaming.com or gamingcommission.ca) and confirm the number, the legal entity, the domain and the status all match.

How do I verify a casino licence number?

Search the number on the regulator’s public register and check it resolves to the same legal entity, the same website domain and an active B2C status.

Is my crypto casino licensed?

It is licensed only if the number and the domain you are using appear on the regulator’s own register with an active status. A badge on the casino’s site alone does not confirm this.

How do I spot a fake casino licence seal?

A real seal links to the regulator’s record when clicked; a fake is a flat image or a dead link. Copy the number and search the register yourself to confirm.

Does a licence mean a crypto casino is fair or safe?

No. A licence covers supervision and complaints, not game fairness or custody. Fairness needs provably fair checks, and no licence removes the house edge.

What can I do if a licensed casino will not pay me?

Complain to the operator first, then escalate to the regulator’s approved ADR body if it stays unresolved. Keep your transaction IDs as evidence.