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Licence

A licence issued by the regulator (in Estonia the Tax and Customs Board) that lets a casino operate legally and protects players’ rights.

Also: licence · operating licence

What does this mean?

A licence is a permit issued by a regulator that obliges a casino to follow rules protecting players: fair games, protection of funds, responsible gambling tools and data security.

In Estonia, online casino licences are issued by the Tax and Customs Board. A licensed casino is supervised and offers players legal protection.

Quick facts

The Tax and Customs BoardThe Estonian regulator
Fairness, money protection, legal protectionGuarantees
In the public registerVerifiable

Example: an online casino operating in Estonia must hold a licence from the Tax and Customs Board. The licence can be checked in the regulator’s public register.

What does a licence guarantee?

1

Fair games

A licence requires an independently tested random number generator.

2

Money protection

Players’ funds must be segregated and protected.

3

Responsible gambling

A licence comes with mandatory limit and self-exclusion tools.

4

Supervision

The regulator monitors activity and handles complaints.

Frequently asked questions

How to check whether a casino is licensed?

Licence information is usually in the casino footer, and it can be checked in the regulator’s public register. In Estonia that’s the Tax and Customs Board.

Why is a licence important?

A licensed casino is under supervision, must ensure fair games and money protection and gives the player legal protection in disputes.