Curaçao, Anjouan or MGA: what each licence protects

The licence is the first thing I check, before the bonus. Not because it guarantees you will win, but because it determines what you can do if something goes wrong.

Curaçao: the crypto standard

The most common: BitStarz, Bitsler, Katsubet, Wild.io, Vavada and the Galaktika brands all run on it. It requires anti-money-laundering and player-protection standards, and since the recent reform licence numbers are verifiable on the public register. Always check that number in the footer.

Anjouan: looser

Used by BC.Game and 22Bit. It is a newer licence with lighter oversight. It does not mean the casino is fraudulent, but your ability to escalate a dispute is more limited.

MGA (Malta): the European benchmark

The strictest of the three, with a formal complaints procedure and tight controls. The important detail: none of the crypto casinos in this comparison holds one. If you need that level of protection, your place is the regulated market, not here.

How I apply this

Under Curaçao or Anjouan I play moderate amounts, verify early and withdraw often rather than letting a balance build up. That is the sensible way to enjoy the crypto advantages while accepting what they are.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Curaçao licence safe?

It provides a basic control framework with verifiable numbers, but protects less than a European licence such as the MGA.

How do I verify a casino licence?

Find the number in the footer and check it on the issuing authority public register.