A guide to Gamecheck SEAL statuses and what they mean
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When players research online casinos, they are often faced with a flood of information: reviews, ratings, bonuses, player complaints, and promotional claims. But one of the most important questions is also one of the hardest to answer:
Are the games on this online casino actually real?
This is where Gamecheck steps in. Gamecheck is an independent platform focused on identifying real games and exposing fake games in online casinos. To make this information clear for players, Gamecheck assigns specific Gamecheck SEAL statuses to online casinos. These statuses are now integrated directly into online casino review platforms - visible at the exact moment players are researching where to play. They provide a simple, at-a-glance indication of an online casino’s verification standing.
However, seeing a status label is only useful if players understand what it represents.
This guide explains each of the six Gamecheck SEAL statuses, how they are determined, and how players should interpret them when comparing online casinos.
What Gamecheck SEAL statuses are
Gamecheck SEAL statuses exist to solve a very specific problem: fake games. Fake games are copies or manipulated versions of original titles that are not supplied or approved by the original game providers. These games can mislead players, alter outcomes, and undermine trust across the industry.
Gamecheck addresses this problem by checking a selection of games on online casinos in collaboration with the original game providers, and publishing the results in a clear format. The outcome of those checks is shown as a Gamecheck SEAL status.
How Gamecheck checks games
Before looking at the six statuses, it is important to understand how Gamecheck works.
Gamecheck investigates a selection of games offered by an online casino. These checks are carried out in cooperation with the original game providers, who confirm whether the games being offered are real or fake.
Key points for players:
- Gamecheck checks samples of games, not every title on a site.
- Checks are not one-off audits but repeated over time.
Once checks are completed, the results are published as one of six profile statuses.
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The Gamecheck SEAL statuses explained
Each Gamecheck SEAL status is designed to answer one question clearly: What did Gamecheck find when it checked this online casino’s games?
Here is what each Gamecheck SEAL status means in practice.
1. Real games identified
This status means that Gamecheck checks found no fake games in a selection of games from multiple game providers. However, the online casino does not hold an active Gamecheck SEAL and is not part of the Gamecheck SEAL monitoring programme.
How players should interpret this:
- Real games are in operation based on the checked sample.
- The result reflects what was found at the time of testing.
- There is no continuous monitoring through the SEAL programme
This status provides reassurance, but without the added layer of ongoing checks.
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2. Fake games detected
This status means that Gamecheck checks detected fake games on the online casino.
At least one game in the checked sample was confirmed as fake by the original provider.
How players should interpret this:
- Fake games were present during checks.
- The casino is flagged to help players make informed decisions.
This status exists to protect players by clearly signalling risk.
3. Active Gamecheck SEAL
This status means the online casino holds an active Gamecheck SEAL.
A selection of games from multiple game providers has been checked and confirmed as real at the time of testing. The online casino is part of the Gamecheck SEAL programme and is subject to ongoing monitoring.
How players should interpret this:
- Real games are in operation in the checked sample.
- Monitoring continues beyond a single check.
- The Gamecheck SEAL can be validated in real time.
This is the strongest verification signal currently provided by Gamecheck.
4. Inactive Gamecheck SEAL
This status means the online casino previously held a Gamecheck SEAL, but the SEAL is currently inactive. Past checks did not identify fake games, but the operator has not renewed membership and is no longer under constant monitoring.
How players should interpret this:
- No fake games were found during previous SEAL checks.
- Ongoing monitoring is no longer in place.
- The status reflects a change in participation.
This distinction is important for transparency and historical accuracy.
5. Gamecheck SEAL revoked
This status means the online casino previously held a Gamecheck SEAL, but the SEAL has been revoked. Fake games were identified during checks, and the online casino is no longer permitted to display the Gamecheck SEAL.
How players should interpret this:
- Fake games were found after the Gamecheck SEAL was issued.
- The Gamecheck SEAL was removed to protect players.
- The status is displayed to maintain accountability
Revocation shows that Gamecheck monitoring has real consequences.
6. Previously flagged for fake games
This status means the online casino is currently labelled as offering real games based on recent checks. However, earlier Gamecheck investigations identified fake games on this site. This history is shown for transparency, as some online casinos have been observed switching between real and fake games over time.
How players should interpret this:
- Current checks show real games in operation.
- The platform was previous flagged for fake games.
- The history of checks is provided to support informed decisions.
This status exists to provide full transparency of our checks for players.
Understanding what the Gamecheck SEAL means
The Gamecheck SEAL is a dynamic, tamper-proof trust badge that confirms when a selection of games on an online casino has been verified as real by the game providers.
What the Gamecheck SEAL confirms:
- Real games are in operation in the checked sample.
- The online casino is part of ongoing monitoring.
What the Gamecheck SEAL does not confirm:
- That every game on the site is real.
- That the casino is licensed or regulated.
How players can validate the Gamecheck SEAL
If an online casino displays an active Gamecheck SEAL, players should always validate it.
Validation is simple:
- Click or scan the Gamecheck SEAL.
- Open it using the Gamecheck app.
- Confirm that the SEAL is real and currently active.
This prevents copied or outdated badges from misleading players.
How to use Gamecheck statuses as a player strategy
Gamecheck statuses are most powerful when used as part of a wider research process.
When reviewing an online casino, players should:
- Check the Gamecheck SEAL status.
- Look for confirmation that real games are in operation.
- Review any historical context shown.
- If present, validate the Gamecheck SEAL with the Gamecheck app.
- Combine this information with reviews, complaints, and terms.
Gamecheck does not tell players where to play.
It gives them verified information so they can decide for themselves.
Why visibility on review platforms matters
By appearing on online casino review platforms such as Casino Guru, Gamecheck statuses become easier to find and easier to understand. Instead of searching for technical explanations elsewhere, players can see authenticity signals at the same time they compare online casinos, do their research on review platforms such as Casino Guru, read complaints, and assess risks. This makes game authenticity signals easier to access.
Conclusion
Gamecheck SEAL statuses exist for one reason: to make game authenticity visible. With Gamecheck now integrated into Casino Guru, game authenticity becomes a default check, visible directly on online casino profiles and accessible with a single click.
This partnership is designed to raise the standard of trust across the online casino industry. By clearly explaining whether real games have been identified, fake games have been detected, whether a platform has switched from fake games to real games, and whether monitoring is ongoing, these six statuses give players information they have never had access to before, while reviewing online casinos.