UK licensing in plain English
What a UKGC licence means for a player.
Any operator offering gambling to people in Great Britain must hold a licence from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).
What licensed operators must do
- Verify age and identity
- Offer deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion
- Participate in GAMSTOP
- Display terms clearly and handle complaints through an approved dispute-resolution service
Checking a licence
The Commission publishes a public register. Search it by company name to see the licensee and the licence status.