GB · Activity-based licences and public register
Great Britain
The Gambling Commission regulates gambling offered to consumers in Great Britain. A business needs the licences relevant to its activities and channels, while the public register shows the legal business, trading names, current status and regulatory details.
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What the framework covers
What the framework covers
Remote casino, betting, bingo, lotteries and gambling software are distinct licence activities. Physical premises appear in a separate register. A website’s visible brand is therefore only a starting point; the licensed entity and permitted activities matter.
How to check an offer
How to check an offer
Search the business register by legal name or account number, open the record and match its remote activities, trading names and status. For a physical venue, use the premises register and confirm the full address.
What not to infer
What not to infer
Registration proves authorisation, not profitability or an absence of harm. Review published compliance action and make use of applicable deposit limits, time controls and self-exclusion before gambling.
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Verification in five checks
- 01Identify the player’s physical location and applicable law.
- 02Open the authority’s official website, never a copied register.
- 03Match the legal entity and exact domain character by character.
- 04Compare the offered product with the genuinely permitted activities.
- 05Check status and date, then retain the source consulted.
Official sources to consult
Help and exclusion: local resources
Scope varies by territory and product. A support resource is not registration in an exclusion scheme. Read the conditions on the linked website.
Gambling Commission — GAMSTOP
Multi-operator online self-exclusion. Check land-premises schemes separately.
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Separate activity, domain and status
The register distinguishes licence status from domain status. Pending is not Active; domains can also be declared White Label.
Our snapshot joins accounts and domains to active Remote activities. Then examine official dates and regulatory action before drawing conclusions about an offer.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates gambling in Great Britain?
Gambling Commission is the reference authority identified in this guide. Competence may still vary by product or territory, so the official sources below remain decisive.
How can I check whether a site is authorised in Great Britain?
Search the business register by legal name or account number, open the record and match its remote activities, trading names and status. For a physical venue, use the premises register and confirm the full address.
Is a foreign licence enough in Great Britain?
Registration proves authorisation, not profitability or an absence of harm. Review published compliance action and make use of applicable deposit limits, time controls and self-exclusion before gambling.