Creation of a secure online casino environment

One of the most important principles of safe gambling imposes operators to create a series of controls and mechanisms that creates the framework of a secure online environment.

To this end, operators need to make sure their websites are safe locations where players can have fun in a safe gambling environment and all payments and technical processes develop in a secure environment.

Safety, security, and responsibility are three qualities that literally make or break online casinos. The digital age is filled with potentially unsafe or unregulated web domains, which makes reputation and a trusted brand name more valuable to players than any number of online casino games.

Are online casinos safe?

The vast majority of online casinos are safe. It’s actually beneficial to both the casino and its players that it takes various measures to ensure a secure environment for all. Included in those measures are the following:

1. Licensing: In order to be an approved, secure online casino, the establishment must be licensed by an accredited gaming authority. The casino should have a reference to its licensing directly on its website with a logo and a clickable link that shows where the casino is licensed and its licensing number. Most of our recommended casinos and software providers are licensed by the Lotteries & Gaming Authority in Malta or by the government of Gibraltar.
2. Anti-virus protection: Just as you want anti-virus protection for your computer, each casino wants to protect their software and network from viruses, spyware, and malicious threats. The most common anti-virus protection used is Norton powered by Symantec (formerly VeriSign), which conducts vulnerability assessments and scans the casino’s website for any of the aforementioned threats 24/7.
3. Safe, reputable software providers: Since an online casino games and back office come directly from their software providers, it is essential that that the casino partners with reputable and certified software companies like Playtech, NetEnt, 888, Sheriff Gaming, and others. Their software is continually tested by 3rd party auditing services to ensure fairness and players safety.
4. 3rd party auditing services: TST Labs (Technical Systems Testing) and eCogra are the two most common 3rd party entities that conduct continuous testing to ensure that a casino software, RNG (Random Number Generator), and payouts are all fair and in compliance with international gaming standards. If a casino uses one of these services, there should be a seal of approval or certification from TST Labs or eCogra with a link to any recent tests on the bottom of the casino’s main page.
5. Strict Privacy Policies: To ensure the safety of their players, casinos process any personal information provided in accordance with any and all data protection laws within the countries that they operate. Personal information is only seen by relevant staff at each casino and not shown to any other party. We recommend looking at a casino’s individual privacy policy to better learn how any information you provide is used, as well as carefully reading their Terms & Conditions which offer a close look at how the casino operates, any restrictions they have for players from specific countries, additional information on payment methods, and more.

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