Regulation
UK licensing and player protection
Great Britain regulates online casino play through the UK Gambling Commission. Here is what that means in practice — without pretending we speak for the regulator.
Who needs a licence?
Any business offering online casino games to customers in Great Britain must hold a remote operating licence from the UK Gambling Commission. The licence holder — not just the brand name — is legally responsible for fairness, anti-money-laundering controls and participation in national self-exclusion schemes.
How to verify a licence
- Find the operator's legal name and account number in their website footer.
- Search the public register for that account number.
- Confirm the domain you are visiting appears as an active authorised domain.
- Check that the Casino (Remote) permission is active.
Player protection tools
Licensed operators must offer deposit limits, reality checks and routes to self-exclusion. GAMSTOP lets you block yourself across participating UK-licensed sites simultaneously. Support organisations include GambleAware and GamCare — neither endorses this website.