How to track license and registration authority number
In Australia, an online casino licence and operator registration number are key signs of the venue's legal status. Their verification allows you to make sure that the operator acts within the framework of the law and is under the supervision of a state or territorial regulator.
1. Where to find license information
In the footer of the casino site - usually the name of the regulator, license number and link to the official website are indicated.
In the section "Terms and Conditions" - at the beginning of the document, the licensing authority and registration number are often registered.
In the section "About Us" or "About the Company" - may contain complete legal information.
2. What does the license number and registration data look like?
The format depends on the regulator:
3. How to verify the authenticity of a license
3. 1 Through the regulator website
Follow the link in the footer of the casino website (if any) or manually find the official website of the regulator.
Use the licensed operators registry search.
Verify the license number and company name with those listed on the casino website.
3. 2 Via ACMA
The Australian Communications and Media Authority publishes a list of allowed and blocked sites.
If a site on the blocked list is an illegal operator, even if it specifies "license."
3. 3 Via ABN/ACN Registry
СайтAustralian Business Register(abr. gov. au) allows you to check the legal status of the company by number.
You can see the registration date, status (Active/Canceled) and address.
4. Signs of a fake license
The license number is not in the registry.
The link to the regulator leads to a third-party site or to a blank page.
Mismatch of the company name on the casino website and in the registry.
The regulator's logo is distorted or does not correspond to the official one.
5. Why it's important to check your license number
Guarantee that the operator is subject to Australian law.
The ability to protect rights through the regulator in a dispute.
Minimizing the risk of facing fraud or non-payment.
6. Recommendations to players
Do not limit yourself to checking information on the casino website - check the data in official sources.
Save screenshots of the found license and number at the time of registration.
Check the validity of the license at least once a year, as it may be revoked.
Conclusion:
1. Where to find license information
In the footer of the casino site - usually the name of the regulator, license number and link to the official website are indicated.
In the section "Terms and Conditions" - at the beginning of the document, the licensing authority and registration number are often registered.
In the section "About Us" or "About the Company" - may contain complete legal information.
2. What does the license number and registration data look like?
The format depends on the regulator:
- Northern Territory Racing Commission is a short numeric or alphanumeric code (e.g. 17/123).
- ACT Gambling and Racing Commission - alphanumeric designation with mention of the act.
- Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission - registration records in VCGLR ХХХХ format.
- In addition to the license, the registration number of the company is indicated (Australian Company Number - ACN or Australian Business Number - ABN).
3. How to verify the authenticity of a license
3. 1 Through the regulator website
Follow the link in the footer of the casino website (if any) or manually find the official website of the regulator.
Use the licensed operators registry search.
Verify the license number and company name with those listed on the casino website.
3. 2 Via ACMA
The Australian Communications and Media Authority publishes a list of allowed and blocked sites.
If a site on the blocked list is an illegal operator, even if it specifies "license."
3. 3 Via ABN/ACN Registry
СайтAustralian Business Register(abr. gov. au) allows you to check the legal status of the company by number.
You can see the registration date, status (Active/Canceled) and address.
4. Signs of a fake license
The license number is not in the registry.
The link to the regulator leads to a third-party site or to a blank page.
Mismatch of the company name on the casino website and in the registry.
The regulator's logo is distorted or does not correspond to the official one.
5. Why it's important to check your license number
Guarantee that the operator is subject to Australian law.
The ability to protect rights through the regulator in a dispute.
Minimizing the risk of facing fraud or non-payment.
6. Recommendations to players
Do not limit yourself to checking information on the casino website - check the data in official sources.
Save screenshots of the found license and number at the time of registration.
Check the validity of the license at least once a year, as it may be revoked.
Conclusion:
- Checking your license and registration number is a mandatory step before playing online casinos. The legal operator always indicates this data openly and provides the opportunity to verify them through the official register of the regulator. Ignoring this move raises the risk of playing on an illegal platform without legal protection.
