We currently cover four UK Gambling Commission-licensed operators in verified depth — bet365, William Hill, Paddy Power and Ladbrokes — while we continue researching further brands. All four hold active UKGC casino licences; William Hill's licensee also carries a listed historical regulatory action, detailed in its full review.
Data checked: 2026-09-05Page reviewed: 2026-09-05
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bet365
All-round casino and sportsbook coverage
Active
We could not independently verify current deposit, withdrawal or identity-verification terms from bet365's own help centre during this build (it blocks automated access) — check current terms on bet365.com directly before relying on them
Casino and sportsbook coverage with a clean current record
Active
We could not independently verify current deposit, withdrawal or identity-verification terms from paddypower.com during this build - check current terms directly before relying on them
On 28 Mar 2023, this operator's licensee (WHG (International) Limited) was part of a record £19.2m Gambling Commission settlement for anti-money-laundering and social-responsibility failures — identified under the group's pre-2022 ownership, but worth knowing about
Combined betting and casino licensing under one account
Active
We could not independently verify current deposit, withdrawal or identity-verification terms from ladbrokes.com during this build - check current terms directly before relying on them
Best for: All-round casino and sportsbook coverage
Why we picked it
bet365 holds two separate active UKGC licences — one for casino, one for sportsbook — which we confirmed directly on the Gambling Commission's public register, with no listed regulatory action against either account.
Licence accounts
55149 (casino) / 55148 (sportsbook)
Licence
Active
Strong point Holds two separate active UK Gambling Commission licences — one for casino, one for sportsbook — confirmed directly on the Gambling Commission's public register
Watch out We could not independently verify current deposit, withdrawal or identity-verification terms from bet365's own help centre during this build (it blocks automated access) — check current terms on bet365.com directly before relying on them
Best for: Casino and sportsbook coverage with a clean current record
Why we picked it
Paddy Power's casino licensee, PPB Games Limited, holds an active UKGC remote casino licence with 0 regulatory actions listed on the Gambling Commission's public register.
Licence account
39411
Licence
Active
Strong point Holds two separate active UKGC licences (sportsbook and casino) with 0 regulatory actions listed against either account, confirmed directly on the Gambling Commission's public register
Watch out We could not independently verify current deposit, withdrawal or identity-verification terms from paddypower.com during this build - check current terms directly before relying on them
William Hill's online licensee, WHG (International) Limited, holds active UKGC remote licences. Its public register entry also lists a March 2023 regulatory settlement, which we've detailed in the full review rather than leaving out.
Licence account
39225
Licence
Active
Strong point One of the UK's longest-running betting brands
Watch out On 28 Mar 2023, this operator's licensee (WHG (International) Limited) was part of a record £19.2m Gambling Commission settlement for anti-money-laundering and social-responsibility failures — identified under the group's pre-2022 ownership, but worth knowing about
Best for: Combined betting and casino licensing under one account
Why we picked it
Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming Limited holds an active UKGC casino licence (as part of a combined betting-and-casino account) with 0 regulatory actions listed on the Gambling Commission's public register.
Licence account
1611
Licence
Active
Strong point Holds a single active UKGC licence account (1611) covering both betting and casino/bingo/gaming-machine-software activities, with 0 regulatory actions listed, confirmed directly on the Gambling Commission's public register
Watch out We could not independently verify current deposit, withdrawal or identity-verification terms from ladbrokes.com during this build - check current terms directly before relying on them
We start from the Gambling Commission's public register for licence status and regulatory history, then add what each operator's own site publishes. We do not use a numeric rating system, and we do not pad this list with operators we haven't actually checked — see How We Rate for the full methodology. This page currently covers four operators rather than a larger panel because those are the ones we have verified against primary sources so far. (Sky Bet, whose sportsbook licence we've also verified, is not listed here because its casino/bingo licence entity was not independently checked - see the betting comparison instead.)
Frequently asked questions
Are these casinos licensed in the UK?
Yes — we confirmed bet365, Paddy Power, William Hill and Ladbrokes's online licensees all hold active licences on the UK Gambling Commission's public register as of 5 September 2026. Always re-check the register yourself, since licence status can change.
Why does this page only list four operators?
We would rather show a small number of operators we've actually verified against primary sources than a long list padded with unchecked entries. We're actively researching more operators for future updates.
Does a higher position mean a higher rating?
No — we don't use a numeric rating system. Position here reflects our own editorial reasoning at the time of publication, explained in the "why we picked it" text for each operator, not a hidden score.