Guides
Short, sourced explanations of how online gambling works in Great Britain — the rules that protect you, and the tools you can use. Each guide was checked against official sources, mainly the Gambling Commission.
- How to check a UK gambling licenceTwo minutes on the public register, including the domain check most people skip.
- How UK Gambling Commission licensing worksWhat a Gambling Commission licence promises you — and what it does not.
- Deposit limits and safer gambling toolsDeposit limits, reality checks, time-outs, GAMSTOP and bank blocks, in order of strength.
- How GAMSTOP worksOne free registration blocks every GB-licensed gambling site and app. What it covers, and what it does not.
- Withdrawals and ID checks at UK online casinosWhen ID checks are allowed, what a fair withdrawal looks like, and what to do if it stalls.
- How your money is protected at UK online casinosNot protected, medium or high: what happens to your balance if an operator goes bust.
- Casino payment methods in the UKDebit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and bank transfer — and why credit cards are out.
- Financial risk checks at UK online casinosThe Gambling Commission’s Financial Risk Assessments: who they apply to, and what they check.
- UK casino bonus rulesThe 10x wagering cap from January 2026, and the other terms worth reading.
- Online slots stake limits£5 a spin, or £2 if you are 18 to 24. What counts as a slot and what does not.
- How to complain to a UK online casinoThe operator first, eight weeks, then free independent dispute resolution.
Where these facts come from
Our guides rely on primary sources: the Gambling Commission’s guidance for the public, its licence conditions and technical standards, legislation on legislation.gov.uk, and the official websites of GAMSTOP and support services. Each guide shows when it was last reviewed. If a rule changes and we have not caught it, please tell us.
Nothing here is legal or financial advice.