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PRACTICAL GUIDE

How to check an online casino

Four checks that help you understand a casino's identity, games, withdrawals and safeguards.

Check the licensed domain

Match the casino's domain and operating business against the Gambling Commission public register. Confirm the current status rather than relying on a logo.

Read the game information

Check the actual variants available, their rules and the RTP information published for each game where relevant. RTP describes a theoretical long-run return, not what will happen in one session.

Examine withdrawal conditions

Look for verification requirements, limits, processing stages and excluded payment methods. A speed claim needs to be read alongside those conditions.

Locate safer-gambling tools

Find spending limits, time-outs and self-exclusion in the account area. You should be able to reach help without searching through promotional pages.

Does a casino licence guarantee winnings?

No. A licence is a regulatory check, not a guarantee of any particular result.

Official sources and support

Use the Gambling Commission public register for live licence information. For help with gambling, see GamCare and GambleAware.

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