All casinos licensed in United Kingdom

The promotion of international online gambling in the UK from countries other than the UK, the EEA, and the “white list” is not allowed. All operators licensed in the UK have to pay a 15% tax on gross profit.

Within the industry, informally, United Kingdom Gambling Commission is considered the most prestigious license, and the one to signal that the casino is reputable and safe. The team of KTC takes a closer look at how UKGC process is organized, and why UK licensing earned such a high standing and acknowledgement within the community.

We also evaluate software available and not available under the UKGC permit, take a look at promotional policy, and list some of the most popular online operators, so follow us into a detailed publication. 

Details of the UK Gambling Commission License

UKGC operates since 2006 and regulates poker, RNG games, bingo, sports, racing and other betting services. For each of these, different standards and requirements are applied by the commission. As of 2013, UKGC also has the final say in certifying and regulating the National Lottery.

A company that applies for the UK license, has to be physically present in Great Britain. When providing an application form, it has to meet the highest standards, to prove its financial stability, professional integrity, competence in the industry, and absence of criminal records. It also has to pay a fee.

The UK gambling commission license cost is not cheap. Based on what service the company applies for, the cost varies between under GBP 200,000 to GBP 30 million, with these being some of the highest fees in the licensing sector.

With high prices comes a share of trust from the players once they see the UK seal. UKGC also monitors anti-money laundering, player protection, game RNG testing and licensing, promotion of responsible gaming, fair terms of casino bonus policies, prevention of underage gambling, setting advertising guidelines, privacy and data protection.

When it comes to altering the industry standards, UKGC has all the power. In 2019, it turned the entire sector of promotions in online operators upside down by making the websites stick to fair terminology and by enforcing stricter monitoring of players’ age. 

We took a closer look at innovations in registering rules in our special research. In a nutshell, prior to these rules, a licensed operator had a 72-hour verification rule, and within this time period a player was not able to claim any withdrawals and had to return stakes, was he/she found underage. Statistically, around 15% of complaints forwarded to the commission were about additional identity information that operators would request during the cash-out procedure and that the customers would frequently fail to provide, thus losing wins. 

All that being said, the commission was looking for fairer and safer ways to both restrict underage players and to protect users from losing money due to a loophole in regulations. Therefore, now every brand needs to first be sure a client is compliant, and only then can a platform claim deposits and offer bonuses and free play, as well as lotteries.

The UKGC is also unstoppable when it comes to pursuing money laundering. Just recently, the gavel of the UKGC’s justice was brought over Petfre caught committing fraud on customer depositing. As a result, the brand is to pay the GBP 322,000 fee.

Software Compatible with Curacao Casino Sites

Sometimes, it is enough to have a look at the lobby of the online operator to say whether it is UK-licensed or not. Among definite markers of UKGC compliance are such reputable white-label content suppliers like Blueprint Gaming, Barcrest, Williams Interactive, Playtech, and Microgaming. 

Speaking of the latter, as of recently it expands significantly by adding niche content creators to its lobby. And this means more diversity for players delivered by studios like Just For The Win, Fortune Factory, Switch, Slingshot and Stormcraft. Prior to Microgaming’s arrangement, companies as new and developing as these would not have resources to be included into UK-licensed lobbies.

All of the companies listed here ensure diversity of genres in the lobby, from classic, video and progressive slot machines to table games, arcades and video pokers. But the list does not end here. Live dealer is offered in many UK-compliant brands. This software is delivered by such industry leaders as Evolution Gaming, Net Entertainment, and others.

Best UK Licensed Online Casinos

Some of the most popular names in the industry are among the UK gaming license holders. The list includes brands that are in the market for over two decades, and that covers only virtual experience, with land-based reputation and many years of catering to players applied, too.

Among some of the most popular locations, there is William Hill Online. This brand has more than twenty years of experience online, and in addition to the UKGC permit, it also has a license from the jurisdiction of Gibraltar. Under this virtual roof, not only games, but such other betting options as poker and bingo rooms and Sportsbook is available to the registered members.

Another well-known and respected name in the industry is Bet365, also a multi-betting place to wager stakes and win. It is adapted to more than fifteen languages, and supports financial transactions in more than twenty currencies. Risks of non-payment here are low, and monthly withdrawals are unlimited.

We also suggest players look at combinations of licenses. For instance, CasinoEuro combines a permit from UKGC with a license from the Malta Gaming Authority, another important certifying institution that we’ve analyzed in a special MGA review. Registered members of CasinoEuro will be supplied with content from more than twenty manufacturers, and there are hundreds of games to choose from. 

More than eighty other websites are available in our lobby. All you have to do as our reader is set specific currency, promotion, and withdrawal preferences among other factors and choose the suitable brand to play at. 

Best Bonuses for Casinos Licensed in Curacao

Under the UKGC licensing, all brands that offer bonuses are required to promote these as fair deals, not as privileges for registered members. This means clean wagering requirements and terms and conditions, as well as sticking to propositions that do not mislead players.

This leaves users with an assortment of bonuses, including welcome and ongoing deals, cash match and bonus spins, as well as tournaments and loyalty programs.

As to the sign-up bonuses, these are rarely no-deposit offers. Most frequently, these are welcome deals on the initial deposit, as well as cash match offers on up to five deposits. Sometimes, cash can be topped with bonus rotations. Wagering requirements vary between 20x to 40x both B and BD. Upon completion of the rollover requirements, sometimes not only wins from bonuses, but also promotional cash can be withdrawn.