Online gambling law and regulation in the United Kingdom

Is online gambling permitted?Yes
Licence available for…BettingYes
SportsYes
Card GamesYes
CasinoYes
LotteryYes
Footnotes and NotesUnder the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014, from 1 October 2014 all operators providing gambling services to customers located in Great Britain need to hold a licence obtained from the Gambling Commission.

Last updated: April 2023

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