Check your PC download before opening the file

Read the address before entering details

Check the destination before typing your password or making a payment. HTTPS protects information travelling over the connection. A padlock doesn't tell you whether an installer is safe.

Compare the publisher and file details

Look at the publisher or signature information your computer shows. If the casino provides a checksum, compare the downloaded file against that value. A mismatch is a reason to stop.

Unexpected permissions or a request to disable protection should also make you pause. Ask the casino's support team about the file before continuing.

Keep sign-in details to yourself

Give your casino account a password you don't use elsewhere. Turn on extra authentication if the account offers it. Don't share login codes, even with someone offering to fix your setup.

On a shared desktop, sign out and close account tabs when you've finished. Avoid leaving a cashier screen open for the next person.

Check operator details separately

Read the casino's legal and licensing information and check any registration with the named authority. A download page or familiar logo isn't a substitute for that check.

Your spending limit matters too. Device protection can help protect a computer, but it can't protect you from losing a bet.