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Regulation in Great Britain

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)

The UKGC licenses and regulates gambling in Great Britain. Its remit includes protecting vulnerable people, ensuring fair play, and keeping crime out of gambling. Before you join any operator, confirm its licence status on the UKGC public register.

What the UKGC does

  • Issues licences to gambling businesses and checks ongoing compliance.
  • Sets rules on customer protections, advertising, and fair operation.
  • Acts against misconduct and publishes enforcement outcomes.
  • Provides a public register so players can verify operators.

How to verify a licence

  1. Find the operator’s legal name at the bottom of its website.
  2. Search that name on the UKGC Public Register.
  3. Check the licence status, permitted activities, and any sanctions.

Public Register: UKGC Register

Safer gambling support

If gambling stops being fun, stop. Independent support is available: