Security & Licenses
How do you recognize reliable casinos? What is a license, what does it mean? Our guide will help you.
Red flags — avoid these!
- ❌ No license information is listed in the footer
- ❌ Bonus that seems too good (e.g. 1000% without wagering)
- ❌ No Hungarian/English customer service
- ❌ Lots of negative reviews on Trustpilot
- ❌ Slow or rejected payments
- ❌ Lack of SSL (not starting with 'https://')
- ❌ Unknown or unnamed owner company
License types
MGA (Malta Gaming Authority)
PremiumOne of the strictest and most reliable licenses in Europe. Detailed complaint handling in line with EU standards, KYC mandatory.
UKGC (UK Gambling Commission)
PremiumBritish regulator, extremely strict. Although mainly for the UK market, it is a good sign if a site has it.
Curacao eGaming
StandardCaribbean license, with moderate regulation. Most online casinos operate with this. It does not guarantee reliability in itself, but it is an industry standard.
Gibraltar Gaming Commissioner
PremiumEuropean, well-regulated license.
Isle of Man
PremiumCrown-dependent, reputable license.
