How to check a casino licence
Two minutes, and you only need the footer.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- Operator name and account number.
- Search the public register.
- Match the domain.
- Check the licence is active.
Five steps
- Scroll to the foot of the casino's site.
- Copy the account number.
- Search it on the Gambling Commission public register.
- Confirm the status is active and the activities include remote casino.
- Open the domain list and find the address you are on.
Five to practise on
| Casino | Operator | Account |
|---|---|---|
| Coral | LC International Limited | 54743 |
| Ladbrokes | LC International Limited | 54743 |
| PlayOJO | Skill On Net Limited | 39326 |
| Casumo | Recro Limited | 61549 |
| 10bet | Blue Star Planet Limited | 43173 |
While you are there
The register entry also shows any regulatory action against the licence holder.
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Why this matters for trust
Trust in a casino is not a feeling; it is a set of things that can be checked. A licence makes the operator answerable to a regulator. Segregated funds, tested games, a named dispute service and safer gambling tools are conditions of that licence. Knowing how each works lets you tell a casino that is meeting them from one that merely says so, and lets you act quickly when something goes wrong.
What a UK licence obliges an operator to do
Verify age and identity before play. Keep customer funds apart from company funds and tell customers how well they are protected. Offer only games tested by an approved laboratory. Provide deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion, and take part in GAMSTOP. Show the significant terms of every offer. Handle complaints within eight weeks and name an independent dispute resolution service. Guard against money laundering and check that heavy spending is affordable. Report to the regulator and submit to its enforcement.
Choosing between licensed casinos
Once the licence is confirmed, choose on what you will actually use. For slots, look at the size of the library and the return-to-player settings. For tables, look at the live studios and the rules on each table. For offers, read the wagering, the deadline and the payment exclusions. For payments, check that your method is listed and how quickly verified customers are reported to be paid. Then make a small deposit and a small withdrawal before committing more.
Licences were confirmed on the Gambling Commission register; regulatory actions were checked against Commission announcements on 8 October 2026; offer terms on 5 October 2026. Items labelled "reported" come from independent reviews, and items labelled "not checked" we have not confirmed. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the public register?
On the Gambling Commission website.
What do I search for?
The account number.
What should I see?
An active licence listing the casino's domain.
What if it is missing?
Leave.
Why does this matter when choosing a casino?
Because trust rests on things you can check.
What must a licensed UK casino do?
Verify customers, protect and disclose funds, offer tested games and safer gambling tools, and handle complaints.
How do I choose an online casino?
Confirm the licence, then compare games, offer terms and payments.