Gamecheck and Casino Guru: a partnership built on player protection
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Gamecheck and Casino Guru have announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening transparency, integrity, and trust within the iGaming industry.
Gamecheck, the independent platform dedicated to helping players identify real games, is joining forces with Casino Guru, one of the world’s largest online casino databases, to help players understand whether the games offered by online casinos are real games.
This collaboration gives players greater clarity, operators added credibility, and game providers stronger protection. By combining Gamecheck’s verification tools with Casino Guru's global reach, the partnership is helping players make more informed decisions.
Who is Casino Guru?
Casino Guru is more than a review site. Established as one of the most respected independent platforms in the online casino industry, it has built a reputation for honesty, transparency, and education. Operated by Brig Limited and based in Tallinn, Estonia, Casino Guru positions itself as an informational resource rather than a promoter.
Global reach: Casino Guru attracts millions of visitors every month. According to SEMrush estimates, the platform receives roughly 1.47 million visits per month. Its audience spans Latin America (including Argentina and Brazil), Africa (notably South Africa), Europe (including Germany), and the United States, making it one of the most influential online casino information platforms worldwide.
Comprehensive reviews: Casino Guru rates and reviews thousands of online casinos globally, providing players with a structured, evidence-led resource to support informed decision-making.
Educational content: Beyond reviews, the platform publishes guides and advice, helping players understand risks, terms, and potential issues before they play and throughout their experience.
Community hub: Casino Guru hosts active forums and player discussions, giving visibility to real player experiences and real-world outcomes.
Casino Guru’s mission is simple: to make online gambling more transparent and secure. By testing and rating thousands of online casinos through its Security Index - built on expert analysis, real data, and feedback from its global community - the platform helps players compare platforms, understand risk, and identify potential warning signs.
This approach aligns closely with Gamecheck’s mission to check games in collaboration with the game providers, and help players make informed decisions before they play.
Why the partnership matters
When two established names in the online casino world join forces, the impact is felt across the industry.
Gamecheck’s core mission has always been to protect online casino players by helping them identify real games. That mission is exactly why we partnered with Casino Guru.
Together, we make it easier for players to spot online casinos that offer real games, directly at the point where they already research and compare platforms. With Gamecheck 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. Individually, both platforms already deliver significant value. Casino Guru helps players navigate the crowded online casino landscape, while Gamecheck provides the industry’s only independent tool for identifying real games versus fake games. Together, they create something even greater:
- Trusted visibility: Online casinos listed on Casino Guru will now benefit from Gamecheck’s independent status updates and Gamecheck SEAL indicators.
- Better education: Players exploring reviews will also learn about game verification and online casino platforms that offer real games, not just bonus offers or site ratings.
- Shared values: Both brands stand for fairness, education, and transparency - qualities the industry needs now more than ever.
For players, this means confidence that the online casinos they are reviewing offer real games. For operators, it means a chance to stand out in a crowded market. And for providers, it means their titles are protected from piracy and misrepresentation.
How this partnership works in practice
A new trust layer on Casino Guru: check game authenticity as you check reviews. The Gamecheck and Casino Guru partnership works directly inside Casino Guru’s online casino reviews, where players already research and compare online casinos.
Through the collaboration, Casino Guru has become one of the first online casino affiliate platforms to integrate Gamecheck’s verification system, enabling users to see whether an online casino offers real games that have been verified by game providers.
Casino Guru now leverages this verification process by displaying the Gamecheck SEAL and profile statuses within its online casino review pages. These signals show whether a selection of games from multiple game providers has been checked through the Gamecheck system, and whether any fake games have been detected.
By integrating Gamecheck verification directly into its database, Casino Guru gives players a clearer way to understand whether the games offered by an online casino are real, helping them make more informed decisions before they play.
Gamecheck’s core mission has always been the protection of online casino players while helping them to identify real games, which is why we have teamed up with Casino Guru to assist players in discovering those online casinos that offer real games.
With just one click, game authenticity has become a default check while you are reviewing online casinos on Casino Guru’s website.
Gamecheck checks the games
Gamecheck independently investigates a selection of games on an online casino, working with original game providers to determine whether the games are real or fake. These checks are evidence-led and repeated over time. Gamecheck does not recommend, approve, or license casinos. It simply publishes what it finds.
Gamecheck statuses on Casino Guru reviews
Once checks are completed, the results appear as a Gamecheck profile status on Casino Guru’s online casino review pages. Casino Guru now displays the following Gamecheck statuses on their online casino review pages:
1. Real games identified
Gamecheck found no fake games in a selection of games from multiple game providers. However, this online casino does not hold an active Gamecheck SEAL, and is not part of the ongoing Gamecheck SEAL monitoring programme.
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2. Fake games detected
Gamecheck checks have identified fake games on this online casino. A selection of games from multiple game providers was reviewed, and at least one game was confirmed as fake. As a result, the online casino is flagged to help players make informed decisions.
3. Active Gamecheck SEAL
This 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.
4. Inactive Gamecheck SEAL
This online casino previously held a Gamecheck SEAL, but the SEAL is currently inactive. Real games were found at the time of testing, but the operator has not renewed his membership and is no longer undergoing constant monitoring.
5. Gamecheck SEAL revoked
This 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. This status is shown to maintain transparency.
6. Previously flagged for fake games
This online casino is currently labelled as offering real games based on recent checks. However, earlier Gamecheck investigations identified fake games on this online casino. This history is shown for transparency, as some online casinos have been observed switching between real and fake games over time.
Each status links directly to the relevant Gamecheck profile for more detail.
Validating the Gamecheck SEAL
If an online casino holds an active Gamecheck SEAL, players can validate it by scanning the SEAL using the official Gamecheck app. This confirms that the SEAL is real and currently active. The Gamecheck SEAL confirms that real games are in operation in the checked sample of games. It does not guarantee every game on the site is a real game.
Ongoing monitoring and transparency
Gamecheck continues to monitor online casinos over time. If fake games are later identified, profile statuses are updated and the Gamecheck SEAL is revoked. Some online casino profiles may also show a previous fake games notice. This history is displayed to help players understand that some casinos have switched from fake games to real games.
What players should look for
When using Casino Guru, players should:
- Check the Gamecheck profile status on the online casino’s profile.
- Look for confirmation that real games are in operation.
- Use the link to the Gamecheck profile for additional detail.
- If a Gamecheck SEAL is shown, scan it in the Gamecheck app to confirm it’s active.
This partnership does not tell players where to play. The choice always remains with the players. But it gives them verified information so they can make more informed choices.
How players benefit through this partnership
For the first time, players browsing Casino Guru can clearly see which online casinos have been checked and verified by Gamecheck.
- Play with confidence Authenticity signals appear where players already compare casinos, giving immediate context.
- Instant clarity on real games Players can quickly see whether real games are in operation, without needing to interpret data.
- Transparency and accountability
Findings are validated with original game providers, published as clear status updates, and supported by ongoing monitoring. - Independent and non-regulatory
No endorsements, no licensing claims – just verifiable information players can rely on. - Education with action
Casino Guru reviews explain bonuses, complaints, and player support, while Gamecheck adds verifiable game authenticity. - Connected tools for easier checks
Through Casino Guru, players can also discover the Gamecheck app and Chrome Extension, making it easier to verify games before they play.
It’s the combination of information and verification that makes this partnership powerful.
Benefits for operators
Operators know that trust is hard to earn and easy to lose. This partnership helps them:
- Stand out on Casino Guru with clear verification signals.
- Increase player confidence before registration.
- Demonstrate long-term commitment to transparency.
Benefits for game providers
Fake games damage game providers by devaluing original titles and misleading players. Through this partnership:
- Real games are clearly identified where players research online casinos.
- Ongoing monitoring reduces the risk of piracy going unnoticed.
- Legitimate titles gain stronger visibility.
What the Gamecheck SEAL means
At the heart of this partnership lies the Gamecheck SEAL - a dynamic, tamper-proof trust badge that signals when a selection of games on a casino have been verified as real by the original providers.
Here’s how it works:
- Verification: Gamecheck collects evidence and checks a selection of games on a site with partner game providers. Only when providers confirm that games are genuine is the Gamecheck SEAL awarded. Once the SEAL is earned by an online casino it can be displayed on their site.
- Dynamic SEAL: Each Gamecheck SEAL carries a unique blockchain-backed QR code. Players can scan it in real time with the Gamecheck app to confirm authenticity.
- Ongoing monitoring: The Gamecheck SEAL is not a one-off audit. Monthly checks continue, and if fake games are detected, the Gamecheck SEAL is revoked immediately.
Why it matters to players
The Gamecheck SEAL gives players reassurance that they’re playing real games, not clones designed to cheat them. Instead of relying on promises, they have proof backed by providers.
Why it matters to operators
For operators, the Gamecheck SEAL is a competitive advantage. It signals transparency, strengthens reputation, and builds trust before a player even registers.
Why it matters to providers
Game providers invest heavily in creating authentic titles. The Gamecheck SEAL helps them protect that intellectual property by exposing rogue operators and reinforcing brand integrity.
A step toward global transparency
This partnership signals where the industry is heading. Casino Guru brings global visibility. Gamecheck brings independent evidence. Together, they make transparency practical and accessible. With the Gamecheck app being downloaded thousands of times each month by online casino players worldwide, millions of Casino Guru users now gain access to game authenticity checks alongside their favourite online casino reviews.
Conclusion
Fair play in online casinos is no longer just an aspiration - it’s a reality being built step by step. The partnership between Gamecheck and Casino Guru ensures that players, operators, and providers all benefit from greater transparency.
- For players: confidence that they are playing real games.
- For operators: a visible trust signal that enhances credibility.
- For providers: stronger protection for their intellectual property.
Gamecheck and Casino Guru are changing how the industry operates, making sure that promises of fairness are backed by proof, and protecting online casino players worldwide.