Answers to the questions we hear most about licensing, our reviews, and staying in control.
UK residents aged 18 and over who want a clear, independent comparison of licensed casino brands before deciding whether to register anywhere.
We only cover brands that currently hold a UK Gambling Commission licence. We verify each entry directly on the regulator's public register — including the licensee's legal name and account number — before publishing anything.
Every brand is scored against the same checklist: licensing and ownership transparency, account verification, withdrawal speed, support responsiveness, and the availability of responsible gambling tools. See our full methodology.
Yes. We may earn a commission when a reader follows a link on this resource and registers with a featured brand. This does not change our ratings or the order brands appear in — see our Disclosure page for full detail.
We check the UK Gambling Commission public register at the time of writing and link directly to each entry, but licence status can change. Always confirm current status on the official register before registering anywhere.
UK-licensed operators are legally required to verify age and identity to prevent underage access and support anti-money-laundering rules. This is a regulatory requirement, not brand-specific friction.
It's the account reference shown on the operator's UK Gambling Commission public register entry, which we link to directly so you can verify it yourself.
GamStop is the UK's free national self-exclusion scheme. Once registered at gamstop.co.uk, UK-licensed operators are required to block your access for the period you choose. See our Responsible Gambling page for more.
BeGambleAware and Gamblers Anonymous UK both offer free, confidential support. The National Gambling Helpline is available 24/7 on 0808 802 0133.
Raise it with the operator first using their formal complaints process. If unresolved, you can escalate to the Independent Betting Adjudication Service (IBAS) or the UK Gambling Commission. You're also welcome to let us know so we can review our coverage.