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Key highlights
Fake games undermine the very essence of the online gambling industry. They harm players directly and damage the reputation of those online casinos and game providers that strive to offer genuine, fair entertainment.
Imagine sitting down for an online casino game, perhaps placing a significant bet, only for the outcome to be predetermined against you. This is the threat posed by fake games.
It is not just about losing money unfairly – it is about the trust you place in the platforms and the games you choose. This is why Gamecheck's mission to empower players with the information they need is so important.
At its core, Gamecheck is a dedicated game verification service.
Its primary goal is to identify fake games and expose the online casinos that host them, ultimately ensuring a more secure experience for players.
Gamecheck is committed to supporting key stakeholders in the iGaming industry, including you, the player, as well as genuine online casinos and game providers.
So, how does Gamecheck determine if a selection of games on an online casino are real? Gamecheck investigates games on online casinos through a structured process.
Gathering external evidence
Gamecheck begins by testing games. This involves conducting gameplay testing, monitoring game behaviour, and logging external evidence such as game Launch URLs.
Analysis
The data and evidence gathered from the testing phase are then analysed. This analysis helps identify any signs that suggest the games might be fake, such as deviations from expected behaviour.
Collaboration with game providers
Gamecheck works directly with multiple game providers to check a selection of games and confirm they are real. This collaboration is vital - game providers are in the best position to confirm whether an online casino game is legitimate or not.
Validation and flagging
Gamecheck's findings are validated based on the verification provided by the game providers. If the providers confirm that the games tested are unauthorised versions of real games, the online casino is flagged as having 'Fake Games Detected'.
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Gamecheck is designed to give you, the player, the reassurance that you are playing a real game. It helps you make informed decisions about the authenticity of online casino games before you play.
So, how can you use this free, online service? It is straightforward. To check an online casino simply enter the online casino URL in our website's search function. The platform will direct you to the online casino's profile page.
Green Status
If the online casino is labelled as having 'Real Games' in operation, this means that a selection of games have been tested by multiple game providers and confirmed to be real.
Red Status
If the site is labelled as ‘Fake Games Detected’ it means a selection of games from multiple game providers have been checked, and fake games have been found.
Pending Status
If the investigations are ongoing, the profile page will be labelled as 'Pending Checks'. This means the online casino is still undergoing testing to verify the authenticity and fairness of its games. The evaluation is still in progress, and the final status will be determined once the checks are completed.
Transparency in action: the online casino profile page
Gamecheck maintains transparency by publishing reports detailing verified and fake casinos, including test results of investigations. These results are published on the online casino’s profile page for transparency, allowing players to make more informed decisions.
By visiting an online casino's profile on Gamecheck (which you access by searching the URL), you can see details about each inspection the online casino has undergone.
The profile page will clearly indicate the online casino's status – whether it is operating real games, has been found to be operating fake games, or if checks are pending.
You can also see how often a check has been performed on an online casino. The history of checks will always show the outcome of each investigation, so players will know if fake games were ever present, even if they have been removed. This historical view adds another layer of transparency for players.
Fake games are fundamentally unfair.
By identifying fake games and exposing the online casinos that host them, Gamecheck helps to stamp out deceitful practices.
By supporting legitimate operators and exposing rogue operators, Gamecheck helps to safeguard the reputations of genuine online casinos and game providers.
Gamecheck offers you a powerful, free-of-charge service to ensure that you are playing real games and can make informed decisions about where to spend your time and money.
As a player, you have a crucial role to play.
If you are playing on an online casino and suspect that the games are fake, you are strongly encouraged to report your concerns to Gamecheck. You can report a suspicious online casino or game by submitting a report via the Request Verification Form.
Your reports help Gamecheck investigate and maintain an accurate database for the benefit of the entire player community.
By working together – Gamecheck providing the verification service, game providers collaborating, and players actively using our tools and reporting their concerns – we can all contribute to a more compliant online gambling environment, safeguarding the integrity of an industry enjoyed by millions of people, and the games you love to play.
