On January 30, Flutter and Aviator LLC ended a months-long infringement case that saw the two companies battle it out over the rights to use the Aviator trademark and airplane logo. The two companies, including Spribe-associated Flutter, agreed to a commercial deal to collaborate to deliver Aviator games to the public. And while this case ended positively, it is an example of the legalities in your favorite casino games. So, today, we answer the question of whether it is legal to play the Aviator game.
Is Aviator a reputable casino game?
Yes. In a statement on LinkedIn released last September, Spribe reassured players that Aviator is a legit game licensed in 40 markets and across 4,500 brands. 35 million people currently play Aviator every month on platforms like Betway. The game is licensed and regulated as a crash game, a short-form gaming format where odds rise with a multiplier, and you need to cash out before time runs out. In Aviator, time running out is indicated by the tiny plane crashing.
In which countries can you play Aviator legally?
In most countries where real-money gambling is legal. Aviator is a crash game, yes, but it uses real money. This means it must be regulated by an igaming body or commission to be considered legal. Countries where this is already happening include:
- Some states in North America
- Brazil
- Ireland
- The UK
- Most countries in the EU
- Most countries in Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria
Many Aviator platforms offer a demo version of the game that you can play without betting real money. This version of the game is legal to play anywhere.
What are the regulator requirements for the Aviator game?
Like any crash game, Aviator is subject to player protection, anti-money laundering, data protection, and provenly fair laws. This means that a legal Aviator game keeps your data and financial information safe, does not sell or reuse your personal data without your permission, and is fair. Aviator providers like Betway must meet all these requirements to be licensed to provide the game.
What governing bodies regulate the Aviator game?
It depends on where you’re playing the game. Regulatory bodies like the UK Gambling Commission are largely regional. If you’re playing Aviator in the UK, this commission will be responsible for regulating and licensing Aviator providers in your country.
However, it’s not always a direct relationship. Some Aviator providers are based offshore. They operate in your country but are not located there. In this case, the regulator body in the country where the operator is located licenses and regulates the operator. Your country, in turn, may have laws about whether the offshore provider can offer Aviator in your country.
Finally, how can you tell an Aviator game is safe and legal to play?
You must check the provider. First, confirm that they are licensed to offer Aviator services in your country. If they are, check whether they encrypt data and read their Terms and Conditions to find out their data protection, fair play, and AML policies. Once you’re convinced the provider is legit, check whether Spribe recognizes it as a partnering brand. As mentioned, Spribe’s crash game is legal in 40 markets and across 4,500 brands. Make sure your provider is on this list. Happy flying.