I personally have never checked a license validity before playing at a casino, but I also rarely play at non trusted casinos when they 1st launch. I want them to have some sort of reputation before I put my money at risk as we have seen too many fly by night scam operations pop up to take the risk.
With that kind of judgment, it actually makes life easier. Most casinos that gain a good reputation in the long run usually have a license, so in a way, that’s like a shortcut in the evaluation process. But still, it doesn’t replace proper due diligence.
For me, I can try a new casino, but only with a small amount first. And license is always one of the first things I look at in the beginning. This one doesn’t have it, but since the community welcomed them before, they looked honest at first.
The problem is, there are always things we don’t see coming. Just like what happened here.