Look for logos from organizations like:

eCOGRA (eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance) iTech Labs Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)

Seals from these agencies, often clickable in the website footer, provide an extra layer of confidence that you're playing on a level field.

1. Fair Gaming and Game Testing The integrity of the games themselves is vital. Payment Methods and Payout Speed A safe online casino will offer a variety of well-known and secure payment methods for deposits and withdrawals. Avoid casinos that only offer obscure or cryptocurrency-only payment methods.

You can verify this by checking for a padlock icon in your browser's address bar and ensuring the website URL starts with "https://" instead of "http://". Read this policy to understand their commitment to your privacy. Common and respected licensing jurisdictions include:

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) The Gibraltar Regulatory Authority (GRA) The Alderney Gambling Control Commission

If you can't find any licensing information, that is a major red flag, and you should avoid that site.

Website Security and Encryption The platform's technical security is non-negotiable.

The card values are simple: Aces are 1, 2-9 are face value, and 10s and face cards are 0. How It's Played You don't play a hand yourself