On this page
Information · 01
Identifying the operator
A website brand and the company that runs it are often different names. The operating company is usually stated in the site footer or in the terms and conditions, together with a registered address.
Note the exact company name and any registration number. You need both to check a licence properly, because a brand name alone rarely appears on a regulator's register.
Information · 02
Jurisdiction and who may play
A licence issued in one jurisdiction does not make a service lawful everywhere. Each licence covers specific activities and, often, specific customer locations.
- Which authority issued the licence and in which country.
- Which activities it covers, such as casino games or sports betting.
- Whether the terms list countries the operator does not accept players from.
- Whether the licence applies to the company named in the terms, not a different entity.
Information · 03
Reading licence evidence
Licence evidence should be specific and checkable. A logo with no number or link proves very little.
| Detail | Stronger evidence | Weaker evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Licence number | Full number shown in the footer or terms | No number, or only a badge image |
| Issuing authority | Named, with a link to its public register | Vague wording such as "fully licensed" |
| Licence holder | Company name matches the terms | Holder name differs from the operator named |
| Status | Register shows the licence as active | Register shows suspended, expired or no record |
Information · 04
Game testing certificates
Some operators publish certificates from independent testing laboratories covering random number generators or payout percentages. If Siti88 displays such a certificate, check that it names the operator or the game supplier and carries a recent date.
Our game fairness guide explains how to read these documents and what they do and do not prove.
Information · 05
How to check a licence yourself
Allow a few minutes for this before you register or deposit anywhere.
- Find the licence number, issuing authority and company name in the site footer or terms.
- Open the authority's official website by typing its address yourself, not by clicking the badge.
- Search its public register for the licence number or company name.
- Confirm the status is active and the licensed activities match what the site offers.
- Check that the website domain you are using is listed, if the register shows domains.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does a licence badge prove a site is licensed?
Not on its own. Badges can be copied, so always confirm the details on the issuing authority's own register.
Does an overseas licence make gambling legal where I live?
No. A licence governs the operator in its own jurisdiction; the law that applies to you depends on where you are. Our legal information page covers this further.
What if I cannot find any licence details?
Treat missing licence information as a reason to pause. Ask the operator's support where the details are published before depositing.