How to check the legality of the site before registration

What is considered "legal" (minimum)

Valid license (number, regulator, entry in the official register).
Transparent T&C: vager, max bet, cap on bonuses, game contribution, payment terms.
Original providers and unchanged mechanics/payment tables.
Clear payment procedures and KYC, without "manual" puffs.
Responsible play tools and adequate privacy policies.
Technical security (HTTPS, 2FA, login notifications).
ADR/dispute escalation (regulator or independent mediator).

1) License - 3 steps (5 minutes)

1. Find the regulator's website and license number (UKGC, MGA, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Alderney, Curacao/CGA, etc.).
2. Follow the clickable link or find the entry in the registry yourself: the status is "valid," the coincidence of the legal entity and the domain/brand.
3. Make sure the permit type covers online casinos/slots for your country. There is no registry entry → past.

2) Domain and brand - 2 steps (2 minutes)

1. The domain in the registry matches the actual site (not a mirror).
2. Basic technique: HTTPS without warning, correct certificate, no "mixed content."

3) Providers and games - 3 steps (3 minutes)

1. The lobby includes well-known studios (for example, Play 'n GO, Pragmatic Play, NetEnt/Red Tiger, BTG, Nolimit, Relax, ELK, Yggdrasil, Blueprint, etc.).
2. Open 1-2 demos from the vendor and on the website - paytable/mechanics coincide.
3. When downloading the game, the domain belongs to the official platform/aggregator, not the random CDN.

4) Payments, limits, KYC - 3 steps (3 minutes)

1. Before the deposit, read the methods/limits/commissions and SLAs (e-wallet, cards, bank, crypto).
2. KYC: list of documents, deadlines, in what cases Source of Funds is requested.
3. There is no "paid acceleration," there is no mandatory deposit turnover × 2- × 3 without bonus.

5) Bonuses and T&C - 2 steps (2 minutes)

1. Vager, max bet, cap for output, contribution of games, deadlines - everything is visible before activation.
2. There are no hidden lists of "prohibited slots/bets," there is no vague wording about canceling wins.

6) Responsible play, privacy, support - 3 steps (2 minutes)

1. There are limits, pause, self-exclusion in the office.
2. Privacy policy: who stores payment data, how to delete an account/data.
3. Chat 24/7: ask a question about limits/verification - note the speed and objectivity of the answer.

How to Manually Confirm a License (Quick Instructions)

In the registry, find the name of the legal entity from the site → check the status, domains, type of activity.
If "white-label "/partnership is specified, there should still be a direct record of the brand or its operator.
Using Curacao, check the current licensing model/registry, and not the picture of the "master license" logo.
If your country prohibits online casinos for residents - even a "licensed" offshore may contradict local rules. Check local laws.

Red flags (past immediately)

The regulator logo without a clickable entry in the registry/number is not located.
There is another legal entity/domain or expired status in the registry.
Games are loaded from the left domains, paytable/RTP do not coincide with the demo from the vendor.
WR × 50 + with a small cap and long deadlines; hidden "forbidden" bets/slots.
Requirement "deposit turnover × 2- × 3 without bonus" for withdrawal.
"Manual check 7-14 days" for no reason, paid "accelerators" of output.
Only e-mail, no live chat, no ADR mention.
No responsible play tools, no 2FA, mixed content (http).

Score Matrix (100 points)

License and legal status - 20
Payments/withdrawal/LCC - 20
Content Integrity and Providers - 15
T&C and bonuses - 15
Security and privacy - 10
Responsible game - 5
Support and ADR - 10
Technique/mobile - 5

≥85 - strong recommendation; 75-84 - OK, check the parts; 60-74 - average; <60 - avoid.

Quick card template (fill in at check)

Regulator/License No ./Register:

Legal entity/domain (match):
Game Providers/Platform:
Methods and output SLAs:
KYC/SoF (when and how):
Bonuses (WR/max bet/cap/deadlines):
Responsible play (limits/pause/self-exclusion):
Security (HTTPS/2FA/privacy policy):
Support/ADR:
Final score (0-100):
• Result

The legality of the site is checked before registration and deposit: confirm the license in the registry, check the domain and legal entity, make sure that the slots are original, transparent T&C and the normal payment/CUS procedure. Go through a 15-minute checklist, rate the site on a 100-point matrix and cut off resources with red flags - this saves money, time and nerves.