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Every online casino player wants one thing before they spin: the reassurance that what they see is what they get. But as fake games become more common and convincing, players are increasingly left to guesswork.
The visual design of a site is no longer enough to inspire trust. Rogue operators can mimic popular titles, copy brand logos, and even display fake trust badges. In the absence of clear indicators, players turn to forums, outdated review blogs, or simply trust their gut. The truth? Even seasoned players struggle to spot fake games. And without proper guidance, new or casual players stand little chance.
This is why Gamecheck created its free mobile app: to give players a simpler, faster, and more reliable way to check if an online casino is offering real games. It is mobile-first, easy to use, and built around one principle: transparency you can trust.
In this blog, we will show you how the Gamecheck app takes the guesswork out of casino verification so you can play smarter.
Before Gamecheck, verifying an online casino meant:
The problem? Fake games are designed to look just like the real thing. They are often built using pirated or manipulated code. They offer unfair odds, missing features, or bonuses that never trigger. And even online casinos that appear licensed may host fake games, because license checks do not cover game authenticity. So, how do you check if an online casino is actually offering real games? You use the Gamecheck app.
Gamecheck is an independent platform focused on player protection, game authenticity, and fair play in the online casino industry. The Gamecheck mobile app extends this mission by giving players a convenient tool to verify that the online casino games they encounter are genuine (not fake) and that the casinos themselves maintain integrity.
With the Gamecheck app, players can scan the Gamecheck SEAL to check its authenticity, receive real‑time alerts about any fake games detected, and monitor the status of their favourite online casinos, all from their mobile device. This empowers them to gamble more confidently, knowing they can protect themselves from fake games anytime and anywhere.
The intuitive app lets users scan an online casino’s Gamecheck SEAL and view whether its games are real games or fake games were detected.
Statuses appear clearly as “Real Games” or “Fake Games Detected,” giving instant clarity. The app provides live status updates and sends alerts about flagged online casinos, reinforcing transparency.
The Gamecheck SEAL, displayed on verified online casinos, is unique, blockchain-backed, and confirmed by our provider partners. Updated in real time and removable upon detecting fake games, it guarantees integrity. Purchased by online casinos, the Gamecheck SEAL is awarded only after verification by the game providers.
The Gamecheck app is available for mobile devices (both iOS and Android). Users can download and install it from their device’s app store. Once installed, the app may request camera access (used for scanning QR codes on casino sites) and will be ready to use.
The core purpose of the app is to verify the Gamecheck SEAL found on casino websites. Below is how the process works for a player using the app:
Scan the Gamecheck SEAL
Open the Gamecheck app on your mobile device. On the main screen, you will find an option to scan a Gamecheck SEAL. Each official Gamecheck SEAL contains a unique QR code. Use the app’s scanner to scan the QR code. If you have a screenshot of the Gamecheck SEAL, the app also allows uploading an image of the QR code. And if you are on a mobile browser, simply tapping the Gamecheck SEAL can open the Gamecheck app automatically.
The app will check the scanned Gamecheck SEAL against Gamecheck’s secure database. Only the Gamecheck app can interpret the QR code and retrieve the live status of that casino – this ensures that a fake or copied QR code would not return a valid result.
When a player scans an online casino’s Gamecheck SEAL using the mobile app, a detailed verification page is displayed. This screen confirms the online casino’s identity and shows the live status of its Gamecheck SEAL.
Online casino profile and Gamecheck SEAL details
The app provides a link to the online casino’s Gamecheck profile for more information.
From the results screen, users can tap to view the online casino’s full Gamecheck profile page in the app. This profile provides reliable information about the online casino’s verification history and status.
The profile will confirm that a selection of games on the site has been checked and verified as real by the original game providers and that these games meet relevant technical standards. All verification records shown are securely stored on the blockchain for maximum transparency. Because the verification data is pulled straight from Gamecheck’s secure backend (with all data stored on blockchain), the results shown are trusted, tamper‑proof, and up‑to‑date. This page is only accessible through the Gamecheck app, ensuring the information has not been falsified.
Ongoing monitoring of online casinos
After verifying an online casino’s Gamecheck SEAL, players can choose to follow that online casino for ongoing monitoring. The app will send you push notifications whenever Gamecheck conducts a new periodic check on that casino. In addition, the app will send out a general alert to all users if any casino is ever flagged for fake games. This means even without manually scanning, you will be alerted to newly discovered rogue sites.
Sharing and reporting
The app also allows you to share the online casino’s Gamecheck profile or alert with others, which helps spread the warning to fellow players. Furthermore, you can report any suspicious or fake Gamecheck SEAL directly to Gamecheck via their website or support e‑mail for further investigation.
The Gamecheck app is integrated with Gamecheck’s real‑time game verification system and the Gamecheck SEAL programme. This integration ensures that players using the app always get current and accurate information about a casino’s authenticity:
Gamecheck’s verification process works in cooperation with the original game providers. The Gamecheck SEAL on a casino site signifies that a random selection of games has been checked and confirmed as real (authentic) by the original game providers themselves. This direct confirmation from multiple game providers, along with regular monthly re‑checks by Gamecheck, forms the backbone of the Gamecheck SEAL system’s integrity. The app taps into this system to show players the outcome of these provider‑backed authenticity checks.
Online casinos that carry the Gamecheck SEAL are not just checked once, but are subject to ongoing, real‑time verification. Gamecheck conducts periodic tests (e.g., monthly) on the casino’s games; those results are immediately integrated into the app. If you are following a casino via the app, you will get a notification every time a new verification check is performed and see instantly whether the casino passed or failed that check. This means the app keeps you continuously informed about a site’s status. Should a casino fail a check (meaning fake or non‑authentic games were detected), the app will not only update the status for followers but will also trigger a fake casino alert to warn all users. The Gamecheck SEAL status in the app updates in real time to reflect the latest findings, integrating seamlessly with Gamecheck’s verification workflow.
This integration between the Gamecheck SEAL and the profile in the app means that by scanning the Gamecheck SEAL, a user is effectively querying Gamecheck’s trusted database in real time.
When the app shows that a casino’s games were verified as real, that claim is backed by an immutable blockchain record, giving players and other stakeholders extra confidence in the data’s integrity. The use of blockchain means every verification event (pass or fail) is time‑stamped and traceable, and the app serves as the user‑friendly gateway to access this transparent record.
The Gamecheck app is the only authorised method to verify the authenticity of a Gamecheck SEAL. This exclusivity is by design.
The Gamecheck SEAL’s QR code and verification process are built so that external QR scanners or third‑party apps cannot decode the Gamecheck SEAL’s status. By integrating verification exclusively into the official app, Gamecheck prevents bad actors from creating fake seals or fake “verification” pages. If an online casino were to copy the Gamecheck SEAL without authorisation, scanning it with the app would immediately reveal that it is not genuine.
Every verification result that Gamecheck records (e.g., confirmation that certain games were proven real) is stored on the blockchain. By having all data “securely stored on the blockchain”, Gamecheck guarantees full transparency of the verification records.
Each Gamecheck SEAL comes with a uniquely generated QR code that is cryptographically tied to that casino’s identity and status. This QR code can only be correctly scanned and interpreted by the Gamecheck app. If someone tried to copy the Gamecheck SEAL image or create a bogus QR code, the app would not recognise it as valid. This mechanism ensures that the verification cannot be faked or copied by rogue sites. In practice, the moment a player scans a Gamecheck SEAL, the app communicates with Gamecheck’s servers to fetch the live status; a counterfeit seal would fail this check. By restricting Gamecheck SEAL verification to the official app, Gamecheck adds a strong layer of security against fraud.
The Gamecheck app delivers value to various stakeholders in the online gambling ecosystem. While its primary audience is players, the app and the broader Gamecheck system also provide benefits to online casinos, game providers, and affiliates.
Using Gamecheck greatly “avoids the risk of fake games, scams, & rogue operators” by alerting players to casinos that fail authenticity checks. This means players are far less likely to be duped by illicit gambling sites running pirated or manipulated games.
The app is always on guard on the players’ behalf, “notifying players about rogue casinos” that Gamecheck uncovers. If a casino is flagged for any wrongdoing, players will know about it through the app’s notifications, even if they were not aware of that casino before.
When players scan a casino’s Gamecheck SEAL and see a positive verification, it builds confidence that the casino is “committed to transparency and the integrity of game authenticity”. This not only reassures existing players but can also attract new players who prioritise secure and fair play.
Analytical player
"This game is lagging, and pay-outs feel off. Is it a real game?"
You look up the online casino site in the app: "Fake Games Detected."
You report the issue, move on, and warn others.
Mobile-first player
You play mostly on your phone.
The Gamecheck app works wherever you are.
Paste a link, scan a seal, or follow a site, right in the palm of your hand.
The system also provides online casinos with alerts if any issue is found, allowing them to address problems proactively. For an online casino, partnering with Gamecheck is an opportunity to be transparent about game integrity and to prove to players that “only genuine, tested games” are offered on their platform.
When players scan an online casino’s Gamecheck SEAL and see a positive verification, it builds confidence that the casino is committed to transparency and game authenticity.
Furthermore, online casinos with the Gamecheck SEAL benefit from continuous external monitoring. Passing Gamecheck’s monthly checks and seeing those results published builds a track record of trustworthiness. If a casino is consistently verified over time, players using the app will observe that history, deepening their trust in the brand. On the flip side, the system also provides online casinos with alerts if any issue is found, allowing them to address problems proactively.
Game providers (the companies that develop slot games, table games, live dealer software, etc.) also stand to gain from the Gamecheck app’s verification ecosystem. These providers are often concerned about fake copies of their games appearing on rogue casino sites. Gamecheck’s processes help protect the providers’ reputations and ensure their games are presented fairly.
In the Gamecheck app, when players see that an online casino’s games have been “verified as real by the original game providers,” it reflects positively on those game providers. It shows that the providers are proactive in ensuring fair play and are part of an initiative to eliminate fraud. This can strengthen the providers’ reputation among players and operators alike. By catching fake games, Gamecheck helps safeguard the providers’ intellectual property and the integrity of their products.
Ultimately, Gamecheck fosters a safer ecosystem for game providers: casinos are discouraged from using illegitimate game software (due to risk of detection), and providers get recognition for the reliability of their products. It aligns the providers’ interests with player protection, which is good for the long‑term health of the online gaming industry.
Affiliates (websites that review and recommend online casinos to players) can also leverage the Gamecheck app to enhance their services and credibility. Affiliates are often seen as advisers to players; integrating Gamecheck’s verification into their process can significantly improve the quality of their recommendations.
Affiliates can use the Gamecheck app as a vetting tool. Before promoting or listing a casino, an affiliate can scan the casino’s Gamecheck SEAL or search for it in the app to verify its status. If the casino has been flagged for fake games, the affiliate will know immediately and can avoid recommending that site.
The app’s fake casino alerts keep affiliates up‑to‑date as well, so they will not be caught off‑guard promoting a site that recently failed a check. This proactive approach ensures that affiliates steer their audience toward reputable online casinos that offer real games.
By aligning their recommendations with Gamecheck’s independent verification, affiliates demonstrate a commitment to player safety and fairness. When an affiliate highlights that an online casino has the Gamecheck SEAL it shows transparency and due diligence. Players are more likely to trust affiliate reviews that reference third‑party verifications rather than just promotional language.
Affiliates can use Gamecheck’s unbiased credibility to support their claims. Citing that a site is Gamecheck‑approved or encouraging users to do their own scan with the app can boost an affiliate’s reputation as a trustworthy source. This practice sets responsible affiliates apart from those who might promote any casino for a commission. Since Gamecheck is an independent platform that cannot be influenced by casino marketing, its endorsement carries weight.
Affiliates who consistently incorporate such reliable information will build greater trust with their audience.
Affiliates benefit by being able to offer more reliable choices to players and by elevating the trustworthiness of their own content. The Gamecheck app effectively becomes an extra research tool for affiliates to ensure the casinos they feature are honest and duly verified.
The online casino industry is growing fast. But so is the threat of fake games and rogue operators. Players need tools that evolve with the risk—not outdated advice or review site guesses.
The Gamecheck app is part of a broader mission:
Online casinos should be fun, exciting, and, above all, fair. But as fake games become harder to spot, players need something stronger than gut feeling. The Gamecheck app is that something. It brings game verification to your fingertips. It simplifies research. It puts you in control. There is no need to gamble on trust. The Gamecheck app turns your phone into a live verification tool, so you never have to second-guess whether a game is real or not. With features like the Gamecheck SEAL scanning, URL lookup, and alerts, it gives you simple, fast answers.
Before you deposit. Before you spin.
Gamecheck your online casino with the app before you play.
Look for the Gamecheck SEAL on your site and scan it for instant results.
If the online casino does not have the Gamecheck SEAL, you can check the site’s URL by copy-pasting it into the Gamecheck search bar.
One quick check will save you time and money.
