🇬🇧 GB
Gambling licensing in United Kingdom
Commercial gambling offered to consumers in Great Britain is regulated by the Gambling Commission. Operators normally require the relevant operating licence and must follow licence conditions and codes of practice.
Information reviewed: 18 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Gambling Act 2005
- Minimum age
- 18 for most commercial gambling products
Licence categories
- Remote casino
- Remote betting
- Bingo
- Lotteries
- Gambling software
Key licensee requirements
- Verify customer identity and age
- Meet anti-money laundering obligations
- Provide safer gambling controls and information
- Protect customer funds according to the declared protection level
- Report key events and regulatory returns
Legislation and standards
Gambling Act 2005
The principal statutory framework for gambling regulation in Great Britain.
Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice
Binding conditions and social responsibility requirements for licensees.
Remote gambling and software technical standards
Technical standards applying to remote operators and gambling software.