Mirror sites and fake copies
"Mirror" is the word used for an alternative address of a casino site, typically promoted when the main address is blocked in a country. For a player this creates two problems. First, a block usually means the operator is not licensed where you live, so using a mirror can leave you without any regulatory protection. Second, the word "mirror" is a favourite cover for phishing: copies of casino sites built to collect logins, card numbers and identity documents. This page explains how to protect yourself. We do not publish mirror addresses.
Signs of a fake copy
| Sign | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| The address came in a private message or comment | Genuine operators publish their addresses themselves |
| Spelling variations in the domain | Extra letters, hyphens or unusual endings are a classic trick |
| Card details requested outside the cashier | Real payment pages go through a payment provider or your bank |
| "Exclusive bonus" with no written terms | Real offers always have terms you can read in full |
| No company name or licence in the terms | Nothing to check, nobody to complain to |
Bonus bait
Many fake sites lure visitors with a generous-looking code: a large match, free spins "without wagering", a guaranteed win. The bait works because players are used to bonus offers. A real offer always has full terms with wagering, weighting, a maximum bet and deadlines — our bonus terms guide shows what they look like. An offer without them is a warning sign, not a lucky find. The same applies to promo codes shared by strangers; see promo codes.
How to check a site in two minutes
- Open the terms and find the operating company's legal name.
- Look that company up in the regulator's register for your country — in Latvia, the list of licensed organisers published by VID.
- Compare the domain with the one the operator publishes on its own pages.
- Never upload identity documents to a site you have not verified this way.
Our position on blocks
We do not help anyone bypass blocks or access sites that are not permitted where they live. If you are in a self-exclusion register, a mirror is not a workaround — it is the kind of step that register exists to prevent. Help is listed on our self-exclusion page.