Answers to common questions about this site, UKGC licensing, and safer gambling in Great Britain.
No. UK Gambling Guide is an independent information and comparison website. We review UKGC-licensed gambling operators but do not operate any gambling services, accept bets, or process payments of any kind.
Yes. Every operator featured on this site holds a valid remote operating licence issued by the UK Gambling Commission. We provide a link to each operator's public register entry so you can verify this independently at gamblingcommission.gov.uk.
This site may receive referral fees when you visit an operator's site via links on our pages. This does not affect the licence information we provide, which is drawn from publicly available sources including the UKGC public register.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is the statutory regulatory body for all licensed commercial gambling in Great Britain. It was established under the Gambling Act 2005. Its role includes issuing operating licences, setting standards for player protection, and enforcing compliance.
Visit gamblingcommission.gov.uk and search the public register. Every review page on this site includes a direct link to the operator's register entry. The register shows current licence status, type, and conditions.
A UKGC remote operating licence permits an operator to provide online betting and/or casino games to customers in Great Britain. Licence holders must meet regulatory standards covering player protection, responsible gambling tools, anti-money laundering controls, and fair play.
GAMSTOP is the UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Registering with GAMSTOP prevents you from accessing all UKGC-licensed online gambling sites for a chosen period — 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years. It is free to use at gamstop.co.uk.
Free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day from the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133. You can also visit BeGambleAware.org or GamCare.org.uk. If you want to exclude yourself from all UK-licensed gambling sites, register with GAMSTOP.
You must be 18 or over to gamble with any UKGC-licensed operator in Great Britain. Gambling while under 18 is illegal. All licensed operators are required to verify the age of their customers.
