A basic licence check takes 3 to 5 minutes. You need the regulator name from the casino footer and access to the regulator's official website.
Verifying an online casino's licence takes less than five minutes and can protect you from unregulated platforms. The God55 case in 2025 showed that even high-profile platforms can display fake or outdated licence logos. Here is the exact step-by-step process.
Step 1 — Find the Claimed Licence
Scroll to the footer of the casino's website. A legitimate operator will display its regulator name and a specific licence number, for example 'MGA/B2C/123/2024'. If only a logo appears with no number, this is a red flag. Note the regulator name and the exact licence number.
Step 2 — Visit the Official Regulator Website Directly
Open a new browser tab and type the regulator's official URL directly — do not click a link from the casino site. Use: mga.org.mt for MGA, pagcor.ph for PAGCOR, gaming-curacao.com for Curacao, gamblingcommission.gov.uk for UK, iomgsc.com for Isle of Man.
Step 3 — Search the Licence Database
Use the regulator's public licence checker. Enter the operator name or the licence number noted in Step 1. A valid result will show the operator name, the domain names covered, the licence type, and the expiry date. If nothing appears, the licence does not exist — as was the case with God55.
Step 4 — Verify the Domain Match
Confirm that the domain you are visiting is listed in the licence record. A licence issued for casino-a.com does not cover casino-b.com even if the same company owns both. God55 used logos from legitimate regulators but was not listed in their databases for its actual domains.
Step 5 — Check the Logo Links
On the casino site, click the licence logo in the footer. A legitimate operator's logo will open the regulator's website and display the specific licence certificate. If the logo does not link anywhere, or links to the casino's own page, this is a strong red flag — exactly the issue identified with God55 in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
IS GOD55 LEGAL?
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How long does a licence check take?
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What if the casino is not in the database?
If an operator cannot be found in a regulator's database despite claiming that licence, do not deposit. This is a clear sign of a false licensing claim.
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Are all Curacao-licensed casinos safe?
Curacao licensing varies in quality. The key is verifying that the specific operator and domain appear in the current Curacao Gaming Authority database with an active licence status.
Always verify before you deposit
Check any casino's licence directly on the official regulator website before transferring funds.
How to Verify a Licence