iGaming Cybersecurity for Casinos, Sportsbooks and Game Providers
Penetration testing, DDoS protection, 24/7 monitoring and help getting ready for UKGC, MGA and GLI audits. Our team knows how gambling platforms get attacked.
How Gambling Platforms Get Attacked
Real money, real-time play and tight regulation make online casinos and sportsbooks a favorite target. These are the attacks we test and defend against every day.
DDoS during big events
Attackers flood your site with fake traffic during cup finals and peak hours, then demand a ransom to stop. Every minute offline means lost bets and angry players.
Account takeover
Attackers try passwords leaked from other sites on your login page (credential stuffing). They drain player wallets and loyalty points, and players complain to the regulator.
Bonus abuse and multi-accounting
Organized groups claim sign-up offers again and again with fake or stolen identities, often using bots.
Payment and withdrawal fraud
Stolen cards, chargebacks and tricks in the withdrawal process move money out before anyone notices.
Ransomware and social engineering
The 2023 attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars started with calls to the help desk and ended in shutdowns and ransom payments.
Back-office and API abuse
Weak admin panels, exposed APIs (the links that let systems share data) and odds feeds let attackers change balances, limits or prices directly.
iGaming Security Services
Pick one service or combine them into a program that runs all year.
iGaming Penetration Testing
Manual testing of the systems that move money and decide outcomes.
- Player frontend, wallet and cashier
- ID checks (KYC) and account sign-up
- Back office and admin tools
- Mobile apps and public APIs
DDoS Protection
Always-on protection set up for gambling traffic, so real players stay online when attacks hit.
- Network and app filtering (layers 3, 4 and 7)
- Rules tuned for live betting peaks
- Bot management for sign-up abuse
- Event-day monitoring
24/7 SOC Monitoring
Our SOC (security operations center) analysts watch your platform around the clock and act on real threats.
- Account takeover and fraud signals
- Unusual admin or payment activity
- Ransomware early warning
- Incident response on call
Compliance and Audit Readiness
We find your gaps, write policies, set up safeguards and gather proof before your auditor or test lab arrives.
- UKGC annual security audit
- MGA system audit
- GLI-19 and GLI-33 readiness
- ISO 27001 and PCI DSS
AI Chatbot Security
Support bots and AI agents connected to player accounts are a new way in.
- Prompt injection testing (tricking the AI)
- Player data leakage checks
- Misuse of AI agent actions
- OWASP LLM Top 10 coverage
Threat Intelligence
Early warning about threats aimed at your brand.
- Leaked staff and player credentials
- Phishing sites copying your brand
- Fraud and bonus abuse talk on criminal forums
- Ransomware group activity
Audit and Licensing Readiness
We prepare you for the people who check your security. The audits and lab certifications are done by independent auditors and approved test labs. Our job is to get you ready, so you have the best chance of passing the first time.
UK Gambling Commission
Prepare for the yearly independent security audit. It checks you against the security rules in the UKGC technical standards (RTS), which are based on ISO 27001.
Malta Gaming Authority
Get ready for the MGA system audit with clear documents, safeguards and proof for your key systems.
GLI-19 and GLI-33
Get ready for lab testing of online gaming systems (GLI-19) and sports and event betting systems (GLI-33).
Gibraltar and Isle of Man
Help with the security and technical rules of these other top-tier licenses.
Curacao, Kahnawake and more
Practical security programs for operators licensed elsewhere or moving into new markets.
PCI DSS
PCI DSS is the security standard for card payments. We reduce the systems it covers and get you ready. Then your QSA assessment (by an approved assessor) or self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) goes smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does iGaming cybersecurity cover?
It means protecting the systems that run online gambling. That includes player accounts and wallets, payments, game and betting platforms, admin tools and the data they hold. The main threats are DDoS floods, hijacked accounts, bonus abuse, payment fraud, ransomware and misuse of admin tools and APIs.
Does the UKGC require a penetration test?
The UK Gambling Commission requires a yearly independent security audit against its technical standards (RTS). The rules do not list a penetration test as a separate requirement. But auditors often review a recent pentest report, and it is strong evidence. Read our UKGC security audit guide for the full picture.
Do you perform GLI-19 or GLI-33 certification?
No. Certification is done by approved test labs such as GLI. We prepare your platform and documents for lab testing. We also run penetration tests that lower the chance the lab finds problems.
Can you help a new operator before launch?
Yes. Building security in before launch is cheaper than fixing it after your first audit. We can review how your platform provider set things up, run a penetration test before launch and prepare your policies for licensing.
Launching, Renewing or Expanding?
Tell us your license, your platform and your deadline. A senior consultant will reply within one business day with a plan and a scoped quote.