I don't give much importance to a gambling license after being in the industry for decades. I play at several gambling sites without licenses. The best gambling site ever created didn't have a license.
If you are going to keep it as a factor I would investigate each licenser and rank at least.
If two sites are exactly equal, but one holds a valid gaming license, historically I've been inclined to favor the licensed casino over the unlicensed casino.
But you are right, in almost ever situation, having a gaming license adds very little credibility and definitely should not be a deciding factor when determining where to start gambling online. In my
How My Rankings Work page, I've previously stated that the importance of a gaming license is
LOW.
Instead, players should look at factors including:
- Popularity & Public Perception
- Fast Payouts
- Fairness & Transparency
- Excellent Customer Service