License verification: what to look for
License verification is the main way to verify the legality of the online casino and the safety of the game. In Queensland, the procedure is regulated by the Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) and the federal Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA).
1. Where to find license information
On the casino website - information about the license should be posted at the bottom of the page or in the "About us" section.
In the register OLGR - includes a list of operators who have permission to operate in Queensland (relevant for land casinos, bookmakers, lotteries).
In the ACMA registry - allows you to check whether the site is blocked as an illegal operator.
On the websites of foreign regulators - if the operator declares a foreign license (Malta, Curacao, Isle of Man), you can check its number and status in open databases.
2. What to look for when checking
Regulator - should indicate the official licensing authority, not a fictitious structure.
The license number is a unique identifier that can be verified in the registry.
Validity period - the license must be valid, with the specified date of issue and expiration.
Legal entity - the operator must be registered under the same name as in the license.
Jurisdiction of action - having an Australian licence is mandatory for legal work in Queensland; a foreign license does not make the operator legal in the state.
3. Signs of a questionable license
Absence of license number or reference to the regulator;
Using the regulator's logo without clicking on the official website;
Inconsistency of the company name in the license and on the casino website;
A license issued by a non-existent or uncontrolled jurisdiction.
4. Risks of playing without license verification
Lack of legal protection of winnings;
The ability to block the site and freeze funds;
Games without independent integrity controls;
Increased risk of fraud and data breaches.
5. Final conclusion
The online casino licence review in Queensland should include a reconciliation of the operator's details to the official OLGR and ACMA registers, as well as an assessment of the accuracy of the information provided on the casino website. The license is the main indicator of the legality and reliability of the operator, and its absence almost always means high risks for the player.
1. Where to find license information
On the casino website - information about the license should be posted at the bottom of the page or in the "About us" section.
In the register OLGR - includes a list of operators who have permission to operate in Queensland (relevant for land casinos, bookmakers, lotteries).
In the ACMA registry - allows you to check whether the site is blocked as an illegal operator.
On the websites of foreign regulators - if the operator declares a foreign license (Malta, Curacao, Isle of Man), you can check its number and status in open databases.
2. What to look for when checking
Regulator - should indicate the official licensing authority, not a fictitious structure.
The license number is a unique identifier that can be verified in the registry.
Validity period - the license must be valid, with the specified date of issue and expiration.
Legal entity - the operator must be registered under the same name as in the license.
Jurisdiction of action - having an Australian licence is mandatory for legal work in Queensland; a foreign license does not make the operator legal in the state.
3. Signs of a questionable license
Absence of license number or reference to the regulator;
Using the regulator's logo without clicking on the official website;
Inconsistency of the company name in the license and on the casino website;
A license issued by a non-existent or uncontrolled jurisdiction.
4. Risks of playing without license verification
Lack of legal protection of winnings;
The ability to block the site and freeze funds;
Games without independent integrity controls;
Increased risk of fraud and data breaches.
5. Final conclusion
The online casino licence review in Queensland should include a reconciliation of the operator's details to the official OLGR and ACMA registers, as well as an assessment of the accuracy of the information provided on the casino website. The license is the main indicator of the legality and reliability of the operator, and its absence almost always means high risks for the player.
