Country guide · United Kingdom
Live dealer casino is legal in the UK at sites licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Every casino on this page holds a UKGC licence. Below: the rules that apply to live tables in Britain, how to pay, and where to get help.
Legal status
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Legal at UKGC-licensed sites
The Gambling Act 2005 requires any operator taking bets from people in Great Britain to hold a UKGC licence, wherever the company is based. Live roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game shows are covered by the same remote casino licence as other online casino games. You must be 18 or over.
Summary of the law as checked on 6 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Sources: Gambling Act 2005 (legislation.gov.uk); UK Gambling Commission (gamblingcommission.gov.uk); GAMSTOP (gamstop.co.uk).
The Gambling Act that set up the UK Gambling Commission and the licensing of online casinos.
Minimum age for every form of online casino play in Great Britain.
Credit cards banned for gambling deposits, including at live tables.
National Gambling Helpline, free and open 24 hours.
Timeline
Sources: legislation.gov.uk; UK Gambling Commission; GOV.UK white paper "High stakes: gambling reform for the digital age".
Payments
General market information, not checked per casino.
| Method | What it is | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Debit card | Visa and Mastercard debit cards are accepted widely. | Credit cards are not allowed for gambling in Great Britain. |
| PayPal and e-wallets | Offered by many UKGC-licensed casinos. | Check the terms: some e-wallets are excluded from bonuses. |
| Bank transfer and open banking | Instant bank payments through providers such as Trustly. | Withdrawals usually go back to the method you deposited with. |
UKGC credit card ban (gamblingcommission.gov.uk). Methods per casino differ; check each casino's cashier.
Ranked for United Kingdom
Every casino in this list holds a UKGC licence, as listed. The order and offers are live for United Kingdom; check the terms before you sign up.
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
Yes. Live dealer games are legal at casinos licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Operators without a UKGC licence may not serve players in Great Britain.
18. Licensed casinos must verify your age and identity before you can deposit or play.
No. The UKGC banned credit card gambling payments from 14 April 2020. Debit cards, e-wallets and bank transfers remain available.
Register with GAMSTOP. The scheme covers every UKGC-licensed online operator for the period you choose.
Help
Free, confidential advice 24/7 on 0808 8020 133, run by GamCare.
GamCare →How to set deposit and time limits and spot the warning signs.
Responsible gaming →Where to find support and how self-exclusion works.
Gambling addiction help →