The comprehensive directory of gambling operators licensed by the Gambling Commission of Great Britain. Search and verify casinos, betting sites, bingo platforms and gaming operators authorised to serve British players.
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The Gambling Commission issues different licence categories based on gambling activities and delivery methods
Required for online gambling operations serving British customers. Covers internet casinos, betting websites, online bingo and virtual gaming platforms.
Required for land-based gambling premises throughout Great Britain. Covers high street betting shops, casinos, bingo halls and adult gaming centres.
Required for businesses providing gambling software, hosting services or technical infrastructure to licensed operators.
The Gambling Commission is the independent regulatory body established under the Gambling Act 2005 to oversee gambling activities in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). The Commission licenses and regulates commercial gambling operators and ensures gambling is conducted fairly, openly and free from crime. Note that Northern Ireland has separate gambling legislation and is not within the Commission's jurisdiction.
All gambling operators wishing to offer services to customers in Great Britain must hold the appropriate UKGC licence. This includes online casinos, sports betting sites, bingo operators and land-based gambling premises.
Follow these steps to confirm an operator holds a valid UKGC licence
All UKGC licensed operators must display their licence number in the footer of their website. Look for a statement such as "Licensed by the Gambling Commission" with an accompanying licence number.
Use our operators search to find the company by name, licence number or trading name. Our database mirrors the official UKGC public register.
For absolute certainty, cross-reference with the official Gambling Commission public register at gamblingcommission.gov.uk.
Ensure the licence status shows as "Active". Suspended or revoked licences mean the operator is not currently authorised to provide gambling services.
UKGC licensed operators must provide comprehensive player protection measures
Register with GAMSTOP to self-exclude from all UKGC licensed online gambling sites for a period of your choosing. This free service is mandatory for all remote licensees.
All UKGC operators must allow you to set daily, weekly and monthly deposit limits. Once set, increases take a cooling-off period to become effective.
Licensed sites must offer session time reminders showing how long you have been playing and your net wins or losses during that session.
If you have a dispute with a licensed operator, you can escalate unresolved complaints to an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution provider free of charge.
The Gambling Commission is the regulatory body responsible for licensing and overseeing gambling activities in Great Britain. Established under the Gambling Act 2005, it ensures gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime. The Commission has powers to grant, review and revoke licences, impose financial penalties, and prosecute illegal gambling operations.
You can verify any UK gambling licence using our search tools or by visiting the official Gambling Commission public register at gamblingcommission.gov.uk. All licensed operators must display their licence number on their website, typically in the footer. Search for the operator by name or licence number and confirm the licence status shows as "Active".
UKGC licensed operators must segregate player funds, provide fair games tested by independent auditors, offer responsible gambling tools, handle complaints through approved ADR providers, and comply with strict anti-money laundering regulations. They must also participate in GAMSTOP self-exclusion and contribute to research, education and treatment of gambling harm.
It is legal for UK residents to gamble on sites not licensed by the UKGC, however such operators are prohibited from actively targeting or advertising to UK customers. Gambling with unlicensed operators means you forfeit all consumer protections including access to ADR services, GAMSTOP integration, and potential compensation if the operator fails. We strongly advise using only UKGC licensed operators.
First, use the operator's internal complaints procedure. If unresolved after 8 weeks, or if the operator issues a deadlock letter, you may escalate to their approved Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider free of charge. Details of the ADR provider must be displayed on the operator's website. If you believe an operator has breached licence conditions, you may also report concerns directly to the Gambling Commission.
No. The Gambling Commission only has jurisdiction over Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland has its own separate gambling legislation and is not covered by the Gambling Act 2005. However, we recommend that Northern Ireland residents still use UKGC licensed operators as they offer the highest level of consumer protection available. Learn more about gambling in Northern Ireland.
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