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Licensed online casinos in United Kingdom (2026)

Every casino on this page holds a current authorization from Gambling Commission for United Kingdom. We check each one on the regulator's own register at least every 30 days, and a casino drops off this page if that check falls out of date.

Regulator: Gambling Commission
Verified casinos: 10
Legal age: 18+
Currency: GBP
Latest licence check: Oct 18, 2026

Quick answer

Yes. Online casino gambling is legal in Great Britain for over-18s, and every site offering it to British players must hold a licence from the Gambling Commission. Licensed sites have to show their licensed status and link to the Commission's public register, where you can check the company, its domain names and whether the licence is active. 10 casinos are verified on the Gambling Commission register for United Kingdom right now. Latest check: Oct 18, 2026.

Top licensed casinos in United Kingdom

10 casinos listed

#	Casino	Licence holder	Licence no.	Checked	Payments	Our score
1	32Red	Platinum Gaming Limited	45322	Oct 18, 2026	Debit card (Visa Debit, Mastercard, Maestro, Visa Electron), PayPal	–
2	888casino	888 UK Limited	39028	Oct 18, 2026		–
3	bet365	Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC	55149	Oct 18, 2026	Debit card, Apple Pay, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard	–
4	Betfair	Betfair Casino Limited	39435	Oct 18, 2026	Debit card, Instant Bank Transfer, Apple Pay, PayPal	–
5	BetMGM	LeoVegas Gaming PLC	39198	Oct 18, 2026	Debit card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Apple Pay	–
6	Casumo	Recro Limited	61549	Oct 18, 2026	Visa debit, Mastercard debit, Apple Pay, PayPal, Trustly, Paysafecard, Skrill, Instant Banking	–
7	LeoVegas	LeoVegas Gaming PLC	39198	Oct 18, 2026	Debit card, PayPal, Open Banking, Apple Pay	–
8	MrQ	Tek Fox Ltd	60629	Oct 18, 2026	Visa Debit, Mastercard Debit, PayPal, Bank Transfer, Apple Pay	–
9	PlayOJO	Skill On Net Limited	39326	Oct 18, 2026	Visa debit, Mastercard debit, PayPal, Apple Pay, Instant Bank Payment, Trustly	–
10	Sky Vegas	Bonne Terre Gaming Limited	65519	Oct 18, 2026	Debit card, Apple Pay, Pay by Bank, Revolut Pay	–

How we make money: some casinos pay us a commission when players join through our links, and only in markets where that is approved. It never decides a position or a score.

How this ranking works

Only casinos licensed for this market can appear. Each one is scored on its licence and ownership, withdrawal terms, local payment methods, customer support and player protection tools. Commissions never change a position or a score.

How we rate casinos

What we score

Licence and authorization
Ownership transparency
Withdrawal terms
Local payment methods
Customer support
Player protection tools
Site and app experience
Complaints record

Licensing and rules in United Kingdom

United Kingdom in figures

Casinos we have verified: 10
Legal age: 18+
Regulator: Gambling Commission (covers Great Britain; Northern Ireland has its own law) Source
Licensing model: Any business offering online gambling to people in Great Britain needs a Commission licence, even if it is based overseas Source
Minimum age: 18, with age verified before you can deposit, gamble or play free demo games Source
Tax on winnings: Winnings are tax-free for players; operators pay gambling duties instead Source
Self-exclusion scheme: GAMSTOP, free, for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years Source
Online slots stake limit: £5 per spin for 25 and over (from 9 April 2025), £2 for 18 to 24 year olds (from 21 May 2025) Source
Bonus rules: Wagering requirements capped at 10 times and mixed product promotions banned from 19 January 2026 Source
Bonus offers: Not shown for this market

Read the full guide to United Kingdom gambling law

Where to get help in United Kingdom

Set a budget before you play and stop when it is spent. Use the deposit limits and time-outs your casino offers.

Find support and self-exclusion tools

National Gambling Helpline (GamCare)

0808 8020 133

Free, confidential support by phone, live chat and WhatsApp, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, plus referrals to local treatment.
GAMSTOP

gamstop.co.uk

Free self-exclusion from online gambling with operators licensed in Great Britain, for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
NHS gambling clinics

nhs.uk gambling addiction page

NHS treatment services in England offering psychology and psychiatry support, with self-referral and help for family and friends.
National Problem Gambling Clinic (CNWL NHS)

0207 381 7722

NHS clinic for adults in Greater London and young people aged 13 to 18 across England; self-referral accepted.
BetBlocker

betblocker.org

Free charity-run software that blocks gambling sites and apps on your devices for a period you choose.
Gamblers Anonymous (England, Wales and Ulster)

0330 094 0322

Free peer support meetings every day of the week, no appointment needed, with links to Gam-Anon for families.

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