Checking an operator licence in about thirty seconds
- The licence number sits in the site footer
- Search that number on the Commission public register
- Confirm the trading name on the register matches the site you are on
Operators licensed to serve Great Britain are required to display their Gambling Commission licence number and link to the public register entry behind it.
The check
Scroll to the footer. Copy the licence number. Search it on the Commission register. Confirm that the trading name returned matches the site you are looking at. If nothing comes back, or the name does not match, close the tab.
What a licence does and does not guarantee
It guarantees your funds are covered by the operator stated protection rating, that complaints route to an approved dispute service, and that self-exclusion works. It does not guarantee good service, fast payouts, or fair bonus terms.
Common questions
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