Betting and casino sites in the UK, with the small print read
We only cover sites licensed by the Gambling Commission. Here's what the rules already guarantee you, and the terms that still catch people out.
Rules that protect you in Great Britain
Four rules do a lot of the work for you before you read a single term. Every site we cover has to follow them.
| Rule | What it means for you | In force since |
|---|---|---|
| Wagering cap | A bonus can't make you bet it more than 10 times before you can withdraw. | 19 Jan 2026 |
| No mixed bonuses | A bonus can't require two kinds of gambling, such as betting on football to unlock slot spins. | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Slot stake limits | Online slots stop at £5 a spin if you're 25 or over, and £2 if you're 18 to 24. | 9 Apr 2025 (£5) 21 May 2025 (£2) |
| GAMSTOP | Every online site licensed in Great Britain must block you if you self-exclude through GAMSTOP. | 2020 |
Sources: Gambling Commission, gambling promotions to be safer and simpler; online slots stake limit guidance; GAMSTOP.
What the rules don't fix
The cap and the ban make bonuses simpler, but five terms still decide what an offer is worth. They're the ones we pull out of every set of terms we read:
- Minimum odds on the bet that qualifies you.
- Time limits to qualify, and to use the bonus once you have it.
- Stake not returned when a free bet wins.
- Winnings caps on what bonus play can pay out.
- Payment exclusions, usually deposits made with e-wallets.
Tools and guides
- The 10x wagering cap, explained What changed in January 2026, and what didn't.
- Wagering requirement calculator How much you'd need to bet, and what a bonus is worth on average.
- How we rate sites and offers Our verdicts, our scores and what goes into them.
Offers we're checking now
We're reading the current welcome offers from UK bookmakers and casinos. Each verdict we publish will list the terms behind it and the day we checked them.
Before you sign up anywhere
- Check the licence. UK-licensed sites show their Gambling Commission account number, usually in the footer. You can look it up on the public register.
- Set a deposit limit when you open the account. Every UK-licensed site has to offer one.
- Know where to get help. The National Gambling Helpline is free on 0808 8020 133, and GAMSTOP blocks you from every UK-licensed site at once.