How many fake online casinos has Gamecheck identified in North America?
Gamecheck has identified 133 fake online casinos targeting players in North America. Of these, 108 target Mexico (81%), 14 target the United States (11%) and 11 target Canada (8%). Each one now has a Fake Games Detected status on the Gamecheck platform.
How do fake online casinos try to win players' trust?
Many use brand names designed to feel local or familiar, such as Spanish words for luck, prizes or winning, currency codes, or names that sit close to well-known brands. Others choose plain, generic names that give nothing away. Several brands also run from more than one web address, so when one address is flagged, another is already running with the same name, look and fake games. A familiar name is never proof that an online casino is real.
How can I check whether an online casino offers real games?
Use Gamecheck's free tools before you play. The Search Tool shows the status of any online casino Gamecheck has checked, the Gamecheck app brings the same checks to iOS and Android, and the Gamecheck Chrome Extension lets you check online casinos as you browse. You can also look for the Gamecheck SEAL, shown by operators whose games have been checked with the original game providers. If you suspect an online casino of offering fake games, you can report it through Gamecheck's request form.
Can a player spot a fake game?
Not reliably. The copies are sophisticated enough that neither an untrained nor a trained eye can tell from playing. The only sign is winning less often than expected, which costs the player money to work out.
Can a fake games status change over time?
Yes. Gamecheck continues monitoring flagged sites, and a status can change if the issues identified are addressed by the operators, and fake games are removed.
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