A licence only protects you if it is real and current. This test checks the licence against the regulator’s own records.
How we test it
- We take the licence details the bookmaker shows on its site.
- We look them up on the regulator’s public register and check the company name and status match.
- We read the terms on account closure, dormant accounts and how player funds are handled.
How it affects the score
A licence confirmed on the regulator’s register is required to be ranked. Terms that let the bookmaker void winnings or close accounts without clear reasons lower the score.