How to choose a licensed casino: the 7-step checklist

The ONJN logo in a footer is not proof — it's a pixel anyone can copy. Below is the procedure we use internally before any test, reduced to seven steps you can complete in ten minutes.

Step 1: Find the legal entity, not the brand

Every legal operator's footer lists the company name and license number. A vague "international license" or missing company data — stop there.

Step 2: Cross-check the public ONJN registry

On onjn.gov.ro, search by company name — brands can be imitated, registry entries cannot. Name, license number and "active" status must match exactly.

Step 3: Verify the domain letter by letter

Clone domains ("superbett", "bettano") are the most common fraud vector on the Romanian market. If you arrived via an ad or message rather than direct search — double-check.

Step 4: Read four numbers in the bonus terms

Wagering multiplier, win cap on free spins, expiry, voiding conditions. If any is missing or ambiguous, evaluate the casino without the bonus — details in our wagering guide.

Step 5: Test support before money

Ask something concrete in chat. A clear answer with figures is a good sign; a template answer dodging the question is exactly what your future dispute will look like.

Step 6: First withdrawal — early and small

Deposit the minimum, play briefly, withdraw. The full deposit→play→KYC→withdrawal loop is the only test that matters, and it's cheaper at 50 RON than at 5,000.

Step 7: Set limits before the first game

Deposit limits take two minutes in account settings and are mandatory at every licensed operator. Details on our responsible gambling page.

18+. No guide makes gambling profitable — only safer as paid entertainment. Responsible gambling →