A Neutral Checklist for Checking Gaming Domains

Checking a gaming domain requires more than recognising a name or logo. Readers can use a consistent process to compare a website’s claims with current information from an official regulatory source. The aim is to identify matches, note discrepancies and avoid assumptions.

For a focused overview, readers can consult this domain-check methodology guide and apply the checklist below independently.

Start with the exact domain

• Copy the domain exactly as it appears in the browser address bar.
• Compare every part of the spelling, including hyphens, abbreviations and the domain ending.
• Note whether the address changes or redirects while navigating.
• Treat visual branding as separate from domain evidence. A familiar name or design should not replace an exact comparison.

Compare the regulatory claim

Look for a current official register, notice or search facility on a verified regulatory channel. Search results, advertisements, directories and social posts should not be treated as substitutes for an official source.

When an official entry is available, readers can compare:

• The exact domain shown on the website.
• The entity and trading names associated with the claim.
• The current status and scope displayed by the official source.
• Any differences in spelling, wording or web addresses.

Do not assume that similar names refer to the same entity. Record any mismatch and seek clarification rather than trying to explain the difference without evidence.

Confirm that the source is official

Assess the source independently before relying on its content. Check the domain spelling, navigation path and contact route. Readers can also compare details across different pages within the same verified channel to identify inconsistent information.

A third-party article may help explain a checking method, but it should not replace current official information. Where the two differ, readers should pause and consult the regulator through a verified contact route.

Handle identity checks carefully

If a website requests identity verification, consult the current official requirements first and use only a verified submission channel. Do not assume that any particular document or data item is necessary.

Never send card images, CVV or CVC codes, a PIN, an OTP, passwords or recovery codes through KYC files, screenshots, email, chat or support messages. Unexpected requests, unclear instructions or pressure to act should be treated as reasons to stop and verify the channel independently.

Keep a simple verification record

Readers can make private notes covering:

• The exact domain checked.
• The official channel consulted.
• The wording and status displayed during the check.
• Any redirects, inconsistencies or unresolved questions.

Avoid including sensitive personal information in these notes. If a material detail changes, repeat the comparison from the beginning rather than relying on an earlier conclusion.

Apply a cautious decision rule

Treat a regulatory claim as supported only when the exact domain and relevant names align with current information from a verified official source. If a mismatch remains unresolved, stop and request clarification through an independently verified regulatory channel. This checklist provides a method for comparison; it does not certify a website or promise any outcome.