How to check a poker site's licence in 2 minutes
A licensed poker site shows its operator company, regulator and licence details in the footer of its website. You can confirm them on the regulator’s own website. If you can’t find this information, or deposits go to a person rather than the site’s cashier, don’t play there.
Step 1: scroll to the footer
Section titled “Step 1: scroll to the footer”Look at the bottom of the official website. A licensed operator usually lists:
- the company name and its registered address;
- the regulator, for example the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, the Malta Gaming Authority, Curaçao or Anjouan;
- a licence number or a regulator seal you can click.
Example: KKPoker’s footer names AceKing IOM Limited and the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.
Step 2: confirm with the regulator
Section titled “Step 2: confirm with the regulator”Open the regulator’s official website (search for its name, don’t click links from unknown sources) and look the operator up in its list of licence holders. The company name should match.
Step 3: check the cashier
Section titled “Step 3: check the cashier”- Deposits and withdrawals should go through the site’s own cashier.
- Be careful if someone asks you to send money to a personal bank card, phone number or crypto wallet.
Warning signs
Section titled “Warning signs”- No company name or regulator anywhere on the site.
- A “licence” seal that is just a picture and doesn’t link anywhere.
- Bonus offers that sound too good to be true.
- Support that asks for your password.
- Pressure to deposit quickly.
Not all licences are the same
Section titled “Not all licences are the same”Regulators differ in how strict they are. The Isle of Man, Malta and the UK are known for strict rules; offshore licences such as Curaçao and Anjouan are common for international poker sites. Whatever the licence, follow the steps above and start with a small deposit.
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How do I know if a poker site is licensed?
Section titled “How do I know if a poker site is licensed?”Look for the operator’s company name and regulator in the website footer, then confirm the company on the regulator’s official website.
Is KKPoker licensed?
Section titled “Is KKPoker licensed?”Yes. KKPoker is operated by AceKing IOM Limited and licensed by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.
What are warning signs of an unsafe poker site?
Section titled “What are warning signs of an unsafe poker site?”No company or regulator details, deposits to personal accounts, unrealistic bonuses and support asking for your password.
Are all gambling licences equally strict?
Section titled “Are all gambling licences equally strict?”No. Some regulators are stricter than others, so always check the operator and start with a small deposit.