Don't trust a casinos without a license

[Jubilee58]

I recently noticed an online casino that looks very likely to turn into a scam. As far as I can tell, they don’t even have a proper license, and there’s no clear TOS like most legit casinos have. It’s basically just trust us and play which some gamblers find convenient, but on the other side, that’s already a red flag for me. Still, no one really criticizes them until something bad actually happens.

And right now, that feels really risky, at the very least, players should be checking a casino’s license before depositing.

A license doesn’t guarantee they won’t scam, but it definitely lowers the risk compared to platforms with zero transparency.

It is very wrong to operate a casino site without license, it is purely illegal and people should desist from using such platform for gambling, the trust score such gambling site is extremely low and should be considered a scam site.
Every genue business should be licensed, that shows they are not hiding and the government is aware they are operating, even though there will be some form of errors, the first thing every gambler will look for is the genuity of the site which starts from licensing.

[sunsilk]

Both a licenced casino and an unlicensed casino have their good and bad sides. They can be both risky, but in this case, I will always advice people to choose their risks wisely. As for me, I will only use a casino that is answerable to an authority I can always reach out to, not a casino that is answerable to no one. Accountability matters so much to me.

That is the whole point why the casinos with licenses are being chosen by the most of us. We're able to contact them any time we want to.

While there are also unlicensed casinos that can be contacted anytime and can answer queries when a customer reaches them out.

But it's wholly different when the casinos are licensed and you're also subject to kyc with that. And the unlicensed, they can implement the real no kyc policy.

[Antotena]

That is the whole point why the casinos with licenses are being chosen by the most of us. We're able to contact them any time we want to.

While there are also unlicensed casinos that can be contacted anytime and can answer queries when a customer reaches them out.

But it's wholly different when the casinos are licensed and you're also subject to kyc with that. And the unlicensed, they can implement the real no kyc policy.

Unless a person is coming from a region where gambling is illegal and they want to have fun, that's when I will recommend a casino that is not recognized and licensed since most of this non Kyc casino operate illegally but if you are coming from a region where gambling is allow, everything is transparent and you have the choice to gamble in any casino that you want, I will advice you go for a casino that is right licensed to work and have reputation.

Not every casino that are licensed are good in reputation though, there are some that are overwhelmed with much customers and start misbehaving, locking customers account, denying users their right earned money, baseless allegations on withdrawals and many more. They hide on the fact that because they are licensed, they have the right to do what they like and since people can't do much about their accounts and money, they act like demi god. Look well before you choose a casino.

[leonair]

I recently noticed an online casino that looks very likely to turn into a scam. As far as I can tell, they don’t even have a proper license, and there’s no clear TOS like most legit casinos have. It’s basically just trust us and play which some gamblers find convenient, but on the other side, that’s already a red flag for me. Still, no one really criticizes them until something bad actually happens.

And right now, that feels really risky, at the very least, players should be checking a casino’s license before depositing.

A license doesn’t guarantee they won’t scam, but it definitely lowers the risk compared to platforms with zero transparency.

Unlicensed casino sites are usually a scam because they do not follow any rules and regulations. In this case, if you win a big amount, they can refuse to pay you your winnings for any reason. And at that time you cannot do anything against them since they are not a legitimate casino. There are a lot of casino sites in the market these days, so why should you gamble on a site that is not operated by a license? If you review the sites on this forum, you will find many sites that have been in business for a long time with a good reputation. You can use them without facing any problems.

[Kelvinid]

A license may not guarantee that casinos won't scam, but what's the point why such casinos will avoid getting a license? If they have no shady activities, there's no reason why getting a license should be delayed or shouldn't be prioritized.

But it order to increase the feeling of security and safetiness, don't gamble on those unlicensed casinos, its hard to trace them once you get scammed or games are rigged, simply because you, yourself also is not gambling responsibly.

[JiiBs]

A license may not guarantee that casinos won't scam, but what's the point why such casinos will avoid getting a license? If they have no shady activities, there's no reason why getting a license should be delayed or shouldn't be prioritized.

Guarantees or not, a licensed casino is much more better than a casino without any license. I wouldn’t even dare to gamble on an unlicensed casino. They’ve got to make the effort and license casinos always owe a responsibility to the authorities and gamblers to be fair. You wouldn’t find more licensed casinos playing by the rules than an unlicensed casino and as such, it’s where you should put your money with some degree of comfort.

[gunhell16]

I recently noticed an online casino that looks very likely to turn into a scam. As far as I can tell, they don’t even have a proper license, and there’s no clear TOS like most legit casinos have. It’s basically just trust us and play which some gamblers find convenient, but on the other side, that’s already a red flag for me. Still, no one really criticizes them until something bad actually happens.

And right now, that feels really risky, at the very least, players should be checking a casino’s license before depositing.

A license doesn’t guarantee they won’t scam, but it definitely lowers the risk compared to platforms with zero transparency.

Dude, I agree with what you say. If casinos with licenses can eventually do something dodgy, how much more likely are those without licenses? Because of this, you have to question certain gamblers because they continue to play at the casino despite knowing it's dangerous, which is something I find really puzzling.

The risk is like a double-edged sword in an illegal casino; it's not quite as high in a legal casino, but it's always there and won't go away once you enter their gambling platform.
That's simply the character of the players and the gambling sites.

[Yamifoud]

It is a red flag already. Whatever these casinos did didn't make them liable for anything that happened.
These things will likely happen...
 - security breach
 - it compromises our privacy
 - it scams us

We think and ask ourselves why I have to gamble in a casino that has no legal permits. Because if they are looking for a better partnership, it is their obligation to secure those papers in hand so everything works well and operates in peace.

And there is one thing I notice also. They offer huge and tempting bonuses.

[SUPERSAIAN]

I'm a little skeptical about licensing. While some casinos claim to have licenses, is it safe to trust them? It's always necessary to thoroughly investigate the validity of the license. They might be showing you a fake license when it comes to your money, I think it's always best to be suspicious. If the casino doesn't have a license, run away without looking back.

[Sanitough]

I'm a little skeptical about licensing. While some casinos claim to have licenses, is it safe to trust them? It's always necessary to thoroughly investigate the validity of the license. They might be showing you a fake license when it comes to your money, I think it's always best to be suspicious. If the casino doesn't have a license, run away without looking back.

Reputation still matters, of course. But most casinos with a good reputation usually have a proper license. That’s why license is already a basic requirement now, especially for those that require KYC. A casino that offers deals that are too good to be true is usually very attractive at first. But most of the time, that’s exactly how they plan to scam people. They use big bonuses and crazy promos to pull users in.

Therefore, checking the license is just one way to minimize the risk. It doesn’t guarantee you’ll never get scammed, but it really helps.

That’s why license is important.

[sunsilk]

That is the whole point why the casinos with licenses are being chosen by the most of us. We're able to contact them any time we want to.

While there are also unlicensed casinos that can be contacted anytime and can answer queries when a customer reaches them out.

But it's wholly different when the casinos are licensed and you're also subject to kyc with that. And the unlicensed, they can implement the real no kyc policy.

Unless a person is coming from a region where gambling is illegal and they want to have fun, that's when I will recommend a casino that is not recognized and licensed since most of this non Kyc casino operate illegally but if you are coming from a region where gambling is allow, everything is transparent and you have the choice to gamble in any casino that you want, I will advice you go for a casino that is right licensed to work and have reputation.

Not every casino that are licensed are good in reputation though, there are some that are overwhelmed with much customers and start misbehaving, locking customers account, denying users their right earned money, baseless allegations on withdrawals and many more. They hide on the fact that because they are licensed, they have the right to do what they like and since people can't do much about their accounts and money, they act like demi god. Look well before you choose a casino.

That's a good point, so it will become a case to case basis. And that gambler isn't expecting a lot. Yes, as we're talking about it, not all that are licensed are good but it's a standard of the good ones.

While there are unlicensed that are good but, most gamblers will choose those who can comply to have a license and that gives them the thought of they're in a safer casino.

It's not everything though but we as gamblers, we've got preference and we know where to go.

[Bright0515]

I recently noticed an online casino that looks very likely to turn into a scam. As far as I can tell, they don’t even have a proper license, and there’s no clear TOS like most legit casinos have. It’s basically just trust us and play which some gamblers find convenient, but on the other side, that’s already a red flag for me. Still, no one really criticizes them until something bad actually happens.

And right now, that feels really risky, at the very least, players should be checking a casino’s license before depositing.

A license doesn’t guarantee they won’t scam, but it definitely lowers the risk compared to platforms with zero transparency.

It is very wrong to operate a casino site without license, it is purely illegal and people should desist from using such platform for gambling, the trust score such gambling site is extremely low and should be considered a scam site.
Every genue business should be licensed, that shows they are not hiding and the government is aware they are operating, even though there will be some form of errors, the first thing every gambler will look for is the genuity of the site which starts from licensing.

Online casinos without a licence are likely to be scam or scammers in the future. Some of us use any casino we see online without reading them properly, we agree to terms and conditions without checking them. But at the long run we encounter any hard situations we begin to complain but that's something that we can overcome if we had read the terms and conditions earlier before agreeing to them.

[HONDACD125]

It is very wrong to operate a casino site without license, it is purely illegal and people should desist from using such platform for gambling, the trust score such gambling site is extremely low and should be considered a scam site.
Every genue business should be licensed, that shows they are not hiding and the government is aware they are operating, even though there will be some form of errors, the first thing every gambler will look for is the genuity of the site which starts from licensing.

What are your thoughts about decentralized casino and web3 in online gambling industry? And what about those who are not interested in doing KYC and provide their personal information? Because if a casino is licensed and regulated, it will surely ask its customers to go through a KYC process, and we know that a very large percentage of online gamblers in the crypto industry are not interested in doing KYC, and they want no-KYC casino platforms, and for this demand, there could be decentralized casinos that wouldn't ask for KYC because it won't be licensed or regulated and won't need to provide the regulators with all that information.

So in my opinion, calling a casino a scam only based on the fact that it's not regulated isn't right, because there should at least be some evidence to prove that the casino is actually doing things in a fishy way and that they can't be trusted with money, and this can be known if they scam a user, either by not depositing their money, or not allowing them to withdraw after they win some money. Such things prove that a casino platform is not trustworthy because their operations are not normal.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Both a licenced casino and an unlicensed casino have their good and bad sides. They can be both risky, but in this case, I will always advice people to choose their risks wisely. As for me, I will only use a casino that is answerable to an authority I can always reach out to, not a casino that is answerable to no one. Accountability matters so much to me.

I understand your point, but you know, sometimes this gets confused a lot with the security of the site Many people think that licensed casinos are trustworthy,  but they're not. If they want to scam people, they'll do it even if they have all the licenses and everything is in order. It shouldn't be like that. A licensed casino should provide security in every way, especially regarding scams There are casinos that open without a license, like the one in the past, which had unwavering honesty, but the community here didn't accept it.

[justinlamode]

A license doesn’t guarantee they won’t scam, but it definitely lowers the risk compared to platforms with zero transparency.

I like this part of your statement that clearly showed that license does not mean that scammers cannot operate through casinos, they know how to obtain license with which to make their scam legitimate at the beginning until they have met their target.  There should be other parameters that one should use to judge a casino rather than license because the red flags we saw in the casino you are referring to was the outrageous bonus, things they did to attract people to their platform before striking.

[skarais]

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I understand your point, but you know, sometimes this gets confused a lot with the security of the site Many people think that licensed casinos are trustworthy,  but they're not. If they want to scam people, they'll do it even if they have all the licenses and everything is in order. It shouldn't be like that. A licensed casino should provide security in every way, especially regarding scams There are casinos that open without a license, like the one in the past, which had unwavering honesty, but the community here didn't accept it.

You are right, a license is not the reason why a casino does not cheat customers, but a license is one of the signs that the casino is operating legally. There are many unlicensed casinos that are trustworthy and ready to pay out any winnings, but they operate illegally which is a sign that gamblers need to be careful. A license is necessary, but it is not a guarantee that you will not be cheated by the casino, the point is that all risks still need to be considered.

[Japinat]

Despite the reality that licensing these days can already be paid and and get instant license for any shady casino, I still chose to gamble on licensed casinos and those who have acquired good reputation already because the risk of scam threats are still low, than risking my funds to those casinos who don't even bother to acquire their license before proper operation starts.

No license means you're not part in the gambling industry, and you have no reason to attract gamblers because the casino itself is already illegal and may face proper sanctions when negative incidents start to occur.

[NurseHub]

I haven't come across such casino with no proper licence or some fishy kind of TOS or unclear TOS maybe it's because I've not been in search for the casino what's why I haven't seen such yet, but from now it's now a matter of going down to look at the licence and the TOS before signing up, and I remember a casino with all this that still went ahead to scam people but that won't stop me from keeping up the check that will really help in reducing the victims for scam.

[stadus]

I haven't come across such casino with no proper licence or some fishy kind of TOS or unclear TOS maybe it's because I've not been in search for the casino what's why I haven't seen such yet, but from now it's now a matter of going down to look at the licence and the TOS before signing up, and I remember a casino with all this that still went ahead to scam people but that won't stop me from keeping up the check that will really help in reducing the victims for scam.

Just roam around the gambling section, check the casino ANN threads there. You’ll notice that most of the new and not-so-popular sites are offering “no KYC”, and they really mean it, not just for marketing.

That sounds good at first, but honestly it’s very dangerous. No proper verification means less accountability.

And if they are offering something that’s too good to be true, like crazy bonuses or guaranteed wins, that’s already a big red flag. Most of the time, it doesn’t end well.