Licensing Authorities

What this page delivers

This directory gathers recognised casino licensing authorities and connects each authorisation to a live filter on Gambling Space. Pick a licence and you’ll see operators that state they trade under that framework, ready to compare by device performance, payment options, and market focus. The aim is practical: start with regulation, then refine by features, not the other way round.

Regulatory language can be dense; player needs aren’t. By anchoring discovery to the issuing body, you can trace who supervises the site, what dispute paths exist, and whether the legal entity in the footer matches the public register. That traceability beats marketing slogans every time.

Why the licence comes first

A genuine consumer-facing licence ties a casino to a rulebook and an organiser that can sanction breaches. Frameworks typically cover identity checks, game testing, anti-money-laundering controls, and safer-gambling tools. They also specify where complaints go if support stalls—often to an approved ADR or an internal regulator channel with set response times.

Not every permission is equal. Some jurisdictions supervise tightly and publish detailed enforcement records; others operate as remote hubs with lighter touch. The filters help you compare ecosystems rather than individual sales promises, which is a sturdier way to shortlist.

How to use the filters

Start with the licensing authority most relevant to where you play. Open the filter and scan for brands you recognise, then widen to new names that share the same authorisation. Toggle payment methods if you care about instant banking or e-wallets; prioritise operators with clear withdrawal terms and transparent verification steps.

When two sites look similar, dig one layer deeper. Expand the casino card, check the operating company, and note the licence number where shown. Keep that tab open—you’ll use it to verify in the next step.

Verifying the authorisation

Scroll to the casino’s footer and match the legal entity and licence reference to the public register maintained by the authority (most regulators keep a searchable database). Names must align exactly; trading names can differ, but the underlying company should be identical. If a site cites a permit but you can’t find it, treat that as a warning and pause.

Licences can be scoped. Some cover remote casino only; others exclude sports or specific game types. In many implementations, player-fund handling is governed by conditions—sometimes requiring segregated accounts or safeguarding statements—though approaches vary by jurisdiction. If the register links to licence conditions, read the sections on customer funds and complaint routes before depositing.

What a licence does—and doesn’t—guarantee

A permit sets guardrails; it doesn’t promise perfect service. Expect basic standards: verified identity, tested games from certified suppliers, and accessible tools for time-outs or self-exclusion. Dispute escalation should exist and be documented. Yet payout speed, bonus clarity, and queue times still differ widely between operators using the same authorisation.

Use the filter to create a shortlist and then sanity-check the friction points that matter to you: withdrawal documentation, daily limits, dormant-account rules. The regulator writes the rulebook, but each operator decides how to execute within that framework.

Reading a regulator’s framework

Strong authorities typically publish plain-language guidance, enforcement actions, and up-to-date registers showing status changes—active, suspended, surrendered. They often outline how ADR works, what records operators must keep, and how quickly they should respond to complaints. Where information is sparse or out of date, caution is prudent.

If a licence has been surrendered or suspended, that status should appear on the register. Operators sometimes migrate to a different authorisation without fanfare; when you notice a jurisdiction change in the footer, re-check terms because withdrawal rules, KYC thresholds, and responsible-gambling tools can shift with the new framework.

Red flags and common mix-ups

Corporate registration is not a gambling licence. Nor is a vendor certificate, a data-security badge, or a historical permission that no longer applies. If a site displays a regulator logo without a traceable entry on the authority’s register, assume the worst until proven otherwise. When wording looks vague—“operates under international standards”—treat it as marketing, not compliance.

White-label arrangements can be legitimate, but they add a layer. Make sure the licence covers the specific domain you’re using and that the listed operator is the one taking your deposits. Where the legal entity differs from the brand name, the register entry should still map cleanly to the operator responsible for customer funds and dispute handling.

Practical next steps

After verification, test small. Make a modest deposit, play a few rounds, and request a withdrawal to confirm the cashier behaves as expected under that authorisation. Keep copies of the terms you accepted—download or screenshot the version date—so you can reference them if you need to escalate a complaint later.

When support struggles to resolve an issue, follow the framework’s dispute path. Many licences expect you to exhaust internal complaints first, then escalate to ADR or a regulator inbox with timestamps and evidence. Document chats, emails, and cashier screenshots; clear records speed up adjudication.

Why this hub stays useful

Markets evolve. Regulators update rules, operators merge, and permits change hands. Treat this directory as a starting point rather than a one-time check: revisit when you explore a new brand, notice a different company name in the footer, or see changed bonus terms. A two-minute register lookup can save a two-week complaint.

The method remains constant—begin with the licence, verify the entity, then compare the experience. Build your play around frameworks you understand and can trace. Safer gambling isn’t just about limits and tools; it’s about choosing an environment where rules have teeth and someone is accountable when they’re ignored.