Gambling Regulators, Auditors and Resources

When playing online, choosing a licensed and safe online casino is essential to ensure a secure gambling experience. Some organizations verify and audit online casinos to provide peace of mind and protect players. By selecting a casino certified by these organizations, you can be confident that you are playing in a reputable and trustworthy environment.

Licensing and regulatory bodies are essential for maintaining safety in the gambling industry for land-based and online casinos. These organizations play a vital role in promoting a safe gambling culture by ensuring that casinos operate responsibly and adhere to strict standards. By deciding to play at a regulated casino, players can trust that they are protected and that their experience will be fair and secure.

Licensing & Regulatory Bodies

The following licensing and regulatory bodies are responsible for ensuring that gambling in Kenya is safe and fair:

Malta Gaming Authority

Regulates most forms of gambling in its territory, including land-based and online services.

Curaçao eGaming

Supplies Gaming License Packages for online gambling websites worldwide.

Isle of Man

The Gambling Supervision Commission licenses and regulates both land-based and online gambling operations.

These authorities are known for their commitment to responsible gambling. They have a long history of upholding the highest standards in the industry.


Auditors & Testing

Auditors and testing agencies are third-party companies trusted worldwide to test casino games and protocols used by online casinos. These agencies are put in place to protect gamblers by guaranteeing that online casinos offer fair gambling options. Some of the most well-known testing agencies include eCOGRA, BMM, QA Labs, Quinell M Limited, GLI, Eclipse Compliance Testing, Trisigma B.V., SQS Group Limited, SIQ, iTech Labs, and Gaming Associates. These companies provide services such as detailed reports, technical compliance testing, fair outcomes, and security audits. A safe online casino will gladly list the auditors and testing companies they use to provide peace of mind to new players.

  • eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) - one of the world's largest and most trusted testing agencies that provide detailed reports to operators
  • BMM testing lab - ensures that players and casinos are safe, works closely with operators to uphold high standards
  • Quality Assurance Laboratories (QA Labs) - an international organisation that tests land-based and online gambling operators, evaluates operations and checks game mathematics and payouts.
  • Quinell M Limited - testing lab with offices in various locations that provides testing for online gambling technical compliance and land-based gambling machines
  • Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) - provides services worldwide to land-based and online casinos for testing of platforms, RNG, games, and security audits.
  • Eclipse Compliance Testing - independent game testing facility based in the USA that offers impartial testing, certification and consultation for land-based and online gambling in North America
  • Trisigma B.V. - a testing company that keeps gambling safe and also develops its casino games, certified and accredited internationally
  • SQS Group Limited - established in 1996, provides testing, processing, and ensuring high-quality of gambling for operators from its London headquarters
  • SIQ - an accredited business that focuses on testing gaming devices of all kinds, ensuring slot machines, table games and lotteries are safe and compliant
  • iTech Labs - prominent testing lab with a reputation for ensuring high quality, accountability and fair outcomes in online gambling sites and casinos
  • Gaming Associates - It is one of the oldest iGaming auditors and testers, focusing on quality and trustworthiness among online gambling sites and lotteries.

 


Reporting & Dispute Centers

While the aim is always to have a safe and fun experience while gambling online, playing at a licensed site cannot always guarantee that, so it is vital that you have a dispute centre you can reach.

IBAS Dispute Site

As a dispute resolution centre, the IBAS must maintain impartiality and handle disputes between online casinos and customers without bias. Accordingly, the company has a panel of adjudicators who thoroughly review all aspects of a conflict before reaching a final judgement.

FAQ

Yes, online casinos are legal in Kenya if they have a license from the country's regulatory body. However, it is important to only play at licensed online casinos to ensure the site is safe and secure.

When looking for a safe online casino, it is essential to consider the following factors: licensing, security measures, customer support, and reputation. A licensed casino with solid security measures, good customer support, and a good reputation is likely a safe and trustworthy option.

You can usually find a casino's licensing information on the site's homepage or in the footer. Contact the casino's customer support team for more details if you are unsure.

The legal gambling age in Kenya is 18 years old. Therefore, it is essential to gamble online only if you are of legal age.

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