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In recent months, Gamecheck’s investigation team has checked over 15,000 cases and detected more than 1,000 fake online casinos that offer fake games.
At first glance, many of these platforms appear to operate like legitimate businesses. Their websites feature professional designs, their branding closely mimics that of reputable gambling operators, and their social media pages showcase enticing promotional content.
But looks can be deceiving.
Numerous fake online casinos reproduce the design of well-established operators. They implement near copies of their logos and colours, along with modified brand names. Experienced players alongside new ones can fall victim to these deceptive branding schemes because they appear so genuine.
Online casinos with genuine operation need to obtain licenses from recognised regulatory bodies including the UK Gambling Commission and Malta Gaming Authority. The regulatory bodies maintain rigorous standards that control both game fairness and financial reliability as well as game integrity and protect player interests.
Fake casinos typically display the following:
Players can verify the licensing information by checking the regulator’s official website.
Fake online casino games differ from certified real games because they employ manipulated systems to control game results.
Here is how:
These games have been programmed to guarantee player defeat through deliberate design rather than random chance.
Online casinos that operate as scams use fake bonuses to deceive players through their unrealistic promotional offers. These platforms use attractive welcome offers including 500% deposit bonuses and "no wagering required" deals and unlimited free spins to attract new players.
These promotional deals usually have deceptive characteristics that players discover after claiming them. After claiming their bonus rewards players find out about impossible wagering requirements and bonus funds that cannot be withdrawn as well as restrictions that make their winnings invalid.
Players frequently fail to receive the bonus they were expecting to get. The fake bonuses function as decoys to lure players with attractive offers which conceal the underlying scam, while players lose their real money to get nothing in return.
Online casino scams often direct players to pay through unorthodox payment systems that include hard-to-trace e-wallets together with cryptocurrencies. The use of crypto by itself does not constitute a warning sign but when the platform restricts withdrawals and only accepts deposits it should trigger suspicion.
Some tactics include:
The absence of support becomes evident when any issue arises. The operators who run fake platforms usually avoid providing live chat support and ignore customer emails. The operation lacks any human presence that would ensure quality experience for players. The support infrastructure functions to prolong delays and generate confusion before completely vanishing.
The terms and conditions of fake platforms use complicated language to hide essential terms which become visible to players only during cash-out attempts.
Legitimate casinos partner with well-known game providers.
Fake platforms imitate well-known games through identical graphical interfaces.
The game mechanics are modified to benefit the house.
Financial loss
When you give your money to a scammer through a fake casino website you lose your deposit completely. The system begins with fraud mechanisms that make a return impossible.
Identity theft
The registration process requires users to submit their personal information and financial details. The absence of data protection laws at these sites leads to the sale of user information on the dark web resulting in credit card scams and phishing attacks.
At Gamecheck, our mission is to create a secure online gambling space where players can enjoy the thrill of real online casino games without falling prey to fake games.
Our expert team spends countless hours each month investigating suspected fake online casinos using a rigorous combination of:
We compile these findings into regularly updated blacklists, making it easier for players like you to verify any online casino before registering or depositing.
In May 2025 alone, our investigation team checked nearly fifteen thousand cases. Over five thousand were first-time checks.
The results? Just over 93% were real games, verified by the game provider.
Around 6% had fake games detected.
Gamecheck’s investigators combed through thousands of suspected cases.
Here is a snapshot of what we discovered last month:
We flagged 2 websites that had previously hosted fake games but have since removed them. A small but important win. It shows how a quick check can make a real difference.
Winstler
Website: winstler7.co
Gamecheck Profile: Winstlercasino - Gamecheck
Nitro Spins
Website: Nitrospins Online Casino
Gamecheck Profile: NITROSPINS - Gamecheck
Seven Casino
Website: seven4.casino
Gamecheck Profile: Seven - Gamecheck
hotwestwins
Website: hotwestwins.top
Gamecheck Profile: hotwestwins - Gamecheck
cemrox
Website: cemrox.com
Gamecheck Profile: cemrox - Gamecheck
getix
Website: getix.top
Gamecheck Profile: getix - Gamecheck
betfire
Website: betfire.top
Gamecheck Profile: betfire - Gamecheck
depwin
Website: depwin.com
Gamecheck Profile: depwin - Gamecheck
orphcasino
Website: orphcasino.com
Gamecheck Profile: orphcasino - Gamecheck
wexboom
Website: wexboom.bar
Gamecheck Profile: wexboom - Gamecheck
Verify the site's license by checking the regulatory body that granted it. You can verify the site's license through Gamecheck's license lookup tool.
Select online casinos which provide games from established game providers who have received certification. Research the game provider if you have not heard of them and verify their certifications.
Be wary of online casinos that restrict their payment options to crypto or unrecognisable gateways unless they display clear withdrawal procedures.
Review the bonus policy together with payout timelines and T&Cs before making a deposit. Avoid any casino that presents confusing or suspicious terms.
Enter the online casino’s URL into Gamecheck before you register yourself and pay a deposit. Gamecheck will immediately show you if the online casino has had any fake games detected.
Gamecheck’s investigation team visits the online casino in question and tests their library of online casino games over time. This hands-on approach allows our team to test a variety of games on offer, and directly observe their behaviour over an extended period.
Our team then goes on to check the unique web address (URL) from which the games have been launched. Fake games often launch from suspicious domains.
Once Gamecheck is done testing and monitoring the games on offer by a particular online casino, it presents its findings to the relevant game providers. Game providers are the ultimate authority on whether an online casino gambling game is genuine or not.
A selection of games on the site are tested and confirmed to be real by multiple game providers. As soon as Gamecheck’s findings have been confirmed by the game providers, we publish the results on the online casino’s Gamecheck profile.
When Gamecheck identifies even one fake game on an online casino platform, the entire online casino is labelled as having "fake games detected".
This clearly signals to players that the platform may not be trustworthy and that playing there could expose them to the financial risks associated with fake games.
To check any online casino on Gamecheck, simply enter the URL of the online casino in question on our site to see if they have real or fake games.
Green Status / "Real Games":
This status means the online casino is labelled as having "Real Games" in operation. Multiple games have been tested by multiple game providers and found to be real at the time of testing.
Red Status / "Fake Games Detected":
This means the online casino is labelled as having "Fake Games" detected. It means that fake games have been found.
Pending Status / "Pending Checks":
This indicates that investigations are ongoing. Check back later for an updated status.
Gamecheck monitors online casinos flagged with red flags consistently.
Our team conducts regular, random tests of a selection of games on online casinos every month to ensure ongoing player protection and maintain a reliable database.
If a flagged online casino removes these fake games, Gamecheck will conduct a re-verification of the site and update its status accordingly. You can see a history of checks performed on an online casino's profile page.
With Gamecheck, you are not just guessing, you are informed.
Before you jump into your next online casino and pay a deposit on your next game, we recommend that you check the site for the Gamecheck SEAL.
The Gamecheck SEAL is issued only when multiple games from multiple providers were tested, and no fake games were detected at the time of inspection.
In an industry where one fake game can erode trust, operators need external, verifiable evidence of game legitimacy. That’s where the Gamecheck SEAL comes in.
The Gamecheck SEAL seal helps players identify online casinos that are committed to transparency and offer genuine, tested games.
Players can check Gamecheck SEALs through our app and get test results and outcomes.
When you see the Gamecheck SEAL in the footer of an online casino’s site, it means that a selection of their games has been confirmed to be real by the original game providers.
Simply scan the Gamecheck SEAL with the Gamecheck App to verify its authenticity.
When in doubt of any online casino and its games, you can also copy-paste the URL in the Gamecheck platform for instant feedback as to whether it is running real or fake games.
Gamecheck’s simple and reliable verification process will let you know instantly whether the online casino is running real games, or fake games have been detected. If the online casino you are researching is not yet listed in our database, you can submit a verification request through our Request Verification Form and an investigation will be initiated.
You can request verification and Gamecheck will investigate.
Online casinos exist to deliver entertainment alongside thrilling gameplay.
Fake games create problems for thousands of players each month.
Gamecheck works to expose scams and support a secure online gaming environment. Knowledge combined with vigilance and the appropriate tools, enables you to safeguard your bankroll and yourself.
Before making your next bet or spinning the wheel ask yourself these questions:
Always choose online casinos that have been checked by Gamecheck.
By actively seeking out verified online casino platforms that have been confirmed to have real games by the original game providers, you are not only safeguarding your own interests but also contributing to the growth of a more secure online gaming industry.
Verifying your online casino has never been easier. Just enter the online casino’s URL into our search portal to check whether the online casino is running real or fake games.
By making informed choices and prioritising real online casino platforms that offer real games, players can level up their experience, ensuring it is enjoyable, secure, and fair.
