Online Casino Licenses
Online.Casino verifies the license of every operator before it appears anywhere on this site.
This page explains the licensing authorities we recognize, what each one requires from operators, and what that means for you as a player. Use the browser above to filter casinos by the specific license that matters most for your region.
Browse Online Casinos by License
Select a licensing authority to see which operators on our list hold that license.
You will also see what the authority requires from them and what it means for players in your region. Our team verifies every casino shown against the issuing authority’s public registry.
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United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC)
- ✓ 2 casinos
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Spillemyndigheden (DGA)
- ✓ 1 casinos
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Spelinspektionen (SGA)
- ✓ 1 casinos
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MGA (Malta Gaming Authority)
- ✓ 2 casinos
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Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner (GGC)
- ✓ 0 casinos
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Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB)
- ✓ 5 casinos
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Costa Rica
- ✓ 4 casinos
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Anjouan iGaming
- ✓ 6 casinos
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AGCC (Alderney)
- ✓ 0 casinos
Why do online casino licenses matter?
Online.Casino uses licensing status as a baseline filter. Operators without a confirmed license from a recognized authority do not appear on our lists.
A license is the clearest signal that an operator is accountable to an external authority. It determines where an operator can legally take players, what obligations apply, and which payment options become available.
Confirm the operator is authorized
Online.Casino checks every license directly against the issuing authority’s public registry before listing a casino.
We display the confirmed license on every casino card and in the Safety section of each full review.
A valid license means the operator applied to a regulatory body and passed a vetting process. It confirms the casino is authorized to accept players from a specific region.
Player protections vary by authority
The Safety section of each review on Online.Casino covers which authority issued the license and what that means in practice for players. Where a casino falls short on protections we consider important, we note it directly in the review.
Different authorities set different standards. Stricter regulators like the UKGC and MGA require independent game testing, segregated player funds, and formal dispute resolution, while lighter-touch jurisdictions impose far fewer obligations.
Banking options depend on licensing
We cover which payment methods are available at every casino in the Banking section of each review. This includes whether they work in your country.
A casino’s licensing status directly affects which payment providers it can work with. Most processors will not service unlicensed operators. This is why casinos without a formal license typically rely on cryptocurrency as their only banking option.
Not all licenses carry the same weight
Online.Casino displays the licensing authority on every casino card. You can see at a glance how much oversight applies before you click through to a review.
Licensing jurisdictions differ considerably. The UKGC and MGA set high standards on player protections, fund segregation, and dispute resolution. Lighter-touch authorities like Curaçao, Anjouan, and Costa Rica have lower entry requirements and less active enforcement.
What must casinos do to obtain a license?
These are the steps most recognized authorities require from operators. They are also the areas we check when we verify a casino for our lists.
Understanding the process shows what a license actually means in practice.
Submit an application
We verify that the application process was completed and the license is current before any casino appears on Online.Casino.
Operators must submit detailed documentation covering ownership structure, financial standing, and business practices. The regulatory body reviews this documentation and filters out most problematic operators at this stage.
Pay licensing fees and taxes
Higher licensing costs generally correlate with stricter oversight and stronger player protections. We reflect this in the OC Score and Safety section of each review.
Operators pay fees at the application stage and ongoing annual costs to maintain their license. Costs range from a few thousand dollars under Anjouan and Curaçao to tens of thousands annually under the MGA. The UKGC introduced a 40% Remote Gaming Duty from 2026.
Responsible gambling obligations
We cover responsible gambling tools in the Safety section of every full review on Online.Casino. Whether a casino meets these obligations in practice matters more than what it promises on paper.
Regulators require operators to offer self-exclusion tools and avoid misleading advertising. They must also identify players showing signs of problem gambling. Enforcement of these requirements varies considerably by jurisdiction.
Submit games for testing
We check which testing certification an operator carries as part of our review process.
Most recognized authorities require an accredited third-party lab to test games and random number generators before they go live. This confirms that outcomes are genuinely random and that published return-to-player percentages are accurate. Independent testing providers include
- BMM Testlabs
- Certified Fair Gambling
- eCOGRA
- Gaming Laboratories International
- Technical Systems Testing
Popular licensing jurisdictions
Below are the licensing authorities most commonly held by operators on this site.
Each has its own entry in the license browser above. There you can find the full list of casinos we have reviewed that carry that license.
Curacao eGaming
Online.Casino notes where a Curaçao license is the only one an operator holds. Full details are in the Safety section of each relevant review. Players can weigh up the level of oversight before signing up.
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) replaced the previous self-regulated system in 2023 with a centralized licensing regime. It is a legitimate and widely held license that allows operators to serve most international markets. Player protections are less comprehensive than under the UKGC or MGA.
Malta Gaming Authority
We cover which dispute resolution provider each MGA-licensed operator uses in the Safety section of the relevant review.
The MGA issues licenses recognized across many international markets and currently covers over 500 licensed operators. It requires operators to maintain segregated player funds and participate in formal dispute resolution. This gives players a direct channel if a complaint cannot be resolved with the casino directly.
This gives players a direct channel if a complaint cannot be resolved with the casino directly.
New Jersey Division of Gambling Enforcement
If you are based in New Jersey, we filter the top list to show only DGE-licensed operators.
The New Jersey DGE covers one of the most established regulated online gambling markets in the United States. It holds operators to high standards on player verification and responsible gambling.
Swedish Gambling Authority
Swedish players can only legally play at Spelinspektionen-licensed operators. We display this license clearly on the casino card for every operator that carries it.
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen is an active regulator with strong responsible gambling requirements. It has been open to international applicants since 2019. Operators pay 400,000 SEK upfront and a 22% tax on Gross Gaming Revenue.
UK Gambling Commission
UK players see only UKGC-licensed operators on Online.Casino. Every casino in the UK-filtered list holds this license, confirmed in the Safety section of the individual review.
The UKGC is one of the most demanding licensing authorities in the world. It sets strict requirements on responsible gambling tools, advertising standards, and player fund protection. From April 2026, the Remote Gaming Duty on online casino profits increased from 21% to 40%.
Anjouan iGaming
Where an operator holds an Anjouan license as its only credential, Online.Casino reflects that in the OC Score. We note it clearly in the Safety section of the review so players know what level of regulatory cover applies.
The government of Anjouan in the Comoros archipelago issues these licenses. They are legitimate and increasingly common among newer operators due to their low cost. Oversight is minimal compared to the UKGC or MGA and formal dispute resolution provisions are limited.
Costa Rica
Online.Casino notes where an operator’s only credential is a Costa Rica registration and reflects this in the overall assessment. Players can find this detail in the Safety section of the relevant review.
Costa Rica does not maintain a formal online gambling regulatory body. Operators register there as data processing companies. This means there is no active oversight of game fairness, player fund protection, or dispute resolution.
How Online.Casino verifies licenses
We check every license against the issuing authority’s public registry before listing any operator. A logo in a casino’s footer is not confirmation of a valid license.
We verify the operator’s name and domain directly with the regulator. Casinos we cannot confirm through the official registry do not appear on our lists.
Where to find license details
We display the confirmed license for each operator on the casino card in our top lists and in the Safety section of every full review.
To check a license independently, use the regulator’s public registry. The UKGC registry is at gamblingcommission.gov.uk, the MGA at mga.org.mt, and the Curaçao GCB at gamingcontrolcuracao.org.
When a license status changes
If a casino’s license status changes after we publish a review, we update the listing.
Our blacklisted casinos page covers operators that have lost licenses or accumulated verified player complaints that we no longer recommend.
Frequently Asked Questions
We verify every operator against the issuing authority’s public registry before listing it. You can find the confirmed license on the casino card and in the Safety section of each full review.
We note which authority issued it and what that means for players in your region. Operators without a confirmed license from a recognized authority do not appear on our lists.
Online.Casino shows the licensing authority on every casino card. You can see at a glance what level of oversight applies before opening a review.
The UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority set the highest standards. They require segregated player funds, independently tested games, and formal dispute resolution.
All casinos listed on Online.Casino hold at least one valid license from a recognized authority.
Unlicensed operators have no external oversight on game fairness, player fund handling, or dispute resolution. This is why they do not appear on our lists. Our blacklisted casinos page covers operators we have reviewed and do not recommend.
We do this for every casino on this site. The confirmed license is in the Safety section of each review.
If you want to check independently, search the operator’s name or license number on the regulator’s public registry.
For the UKGC use gamblingcommission.gov.uk, for the MGA use mga.org.mt, and for the Curaçao GCB use gamingcontrolcuracao.org.
A logo in a casino’s footer alone is not proof of a current, valid license.
Online.Casino notes where Anjouan is an operator’s only license and reflects this in the Safety section of the review. Players get a clear picture before signing up.
The government of Anjouan in the Comoros archipelago issues these licenses. They are legitimate but carry less regulatory oversight than the UKGC or MGA, with limited dispute resolution provisions.
If an operator loses its license, we update the listing immediately. We also move operators to our blacklisted casinos page when they draw a pattern of verified player complaints.
Regulators can issue fines, impose conditions, or revoke a license entirely for non-compliance, depending on the severity of the breach.
Online.Casino covers which dispute resolution provider each operator uses in the Safety section of the relevant review.
The UKGC and MGA both require licensed operators to use approved Alternative Dispute Resolution services. This gives players a formal channel if a complaint cannot be resolved with the casino directly.
Lighter-touch jurisdictions such as Costa Rica and Anjouan offer little or no formal dispute resolution.dispute resolution.
Our top list filters automatically based on your location. It shows only operators that accept players and hold the appropriate license for your region.
You can also use the license browser at the top of this page. Select a specific authority to see all casinos on our list that carry that license.
