Understanding the different categories of gambling licences issued by the Gambling Commission and the activities they permit.
The Gambling Commission issues operating licences to companies wishing to provide gambling services in Great Britain. Licences are categorised by delivery method (remote or non-remote) and by the specific gambling activities permitted.
An operator may hold multiple licences covering different activities. For example, a company offering both online casino games and sports betting would require separate licence authorisations for each activity.
For operators providing gambling services via the internet, telephone, television, radio or other electronic means
Authorises the provision of casino games online, including slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat and other games of chance.
Authorises accepting bets on real events via remote means. Covers sports betting, esports and other event wagering.
Authorises the provision of bingo games played remotely over the internet or other electronic means.
Authorises the operation of betting pools where stakes are aggregated and winnings shared among successful bettors.
Authorises the operation of a betting exchange where customers bet against each other rather than against the house.
Authorises the promotion and sale of lottery tickets via remote means, including online instant win games.
For operators providing gambling services at physical premises throughout Great Britain
Authorises the operation of land-based casino premises offering table games and gaming machines.
Authorises the operation of high street betting shops accepting wagers on sporting and other events.
Authorises the operation of bingo halls and clubs offering bingo games to customers on premises.
Authorises the supply of gaming machines to premises such as adult gaming centres and family entertainment centres.
Authorises on-course pool betting operations, typically at horse and greyhound racecourses.
Authorises track betting at racecourses and other sporting venues where the event takes place.
For businesses providing software, hosting or technical services to licensed gambling operators
Required for companies that develop, supply or maintain gambling software used by licensed operators.
Required for businesses providing hosting services, data centres or network infrastructure to gambling operators.
Required for companies that manage lotteries on behalf of non-commercial societies.
A combined licence covering multiple ancillary activities for businesses providing comprehensive B2B gambling services.
A summary of the gambling activities that may be authorised under UKGC operating licences
| Activity | Description | Available As |
|---|---|---|
| Casino | Games of chance including slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat and poker | Remote, Non-Remote |
| General Betting (Standard) | Fixed-odds betting on sporting events, elections and other real-world outcomes | Remote, Non-Remote |
| General Betting (Limited) | On-course and track-side betting at sporting venues | Non-Remote |
| Pool Betting | Pari-mutuel betting where stakes are pooled and shared among winners | Remote, Non-Remote |
| Bingo | Bingo games where players mark numbers called at random | Remote, Non-Remote |
| Betting Intermediary | Facilitating betting between customers (betting exchanges) | Remote |
| Gaming Machine General | Supply and operation of gaming machines at permitted premises | Non-Remote |
| Gaming Machine Technical | Manufacture, supply and maintenance of gaming machines | Non-Remote |
| Lottery | Operating or promoting lotteries, including instant win games | Remote, Non-Remote |
| Gambling Software | Development and supply of gambling software to operators | Ancillary Remote |
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