UK Gambling Commission

The Gambling Commission (GC) is perhaps the biggest name in the gambling regulation world. Established in 2005, this is one of the longest-serving regulatory bodies, as far as online casino gaming is concerned. The commission was created to control and regulate gambling in the entire market in Great Britain. Besides regulating online casino gaming, the commission also regulates lotteries in the region.

UK Gambling Commission
GC License Types
Adaobi Okonkwo
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GC License Types

For any live casino operator to carry out their business activities in Great Britain, they must apply and qualify for a casino operating license issued by the GC. In addition to this license, the commission also gives the following operating licenses, depending on the gambling activity the operator is interested in offering:

  • Lottery license
  • Sports betting license
  • Bingo license

License Requirements

The GC boasts the most detailed licensing requirements, which any casino operator must meet to operate in the region. After completing all the essentials, a background check must be conducted on the operator to ensure that they have no criminal record. In a nutshell, the following are some of the aspects that the commission considers when issuing a license.

  • Integrity of the casino operator
  • Financial muscle of the casino operator
  • Criminal record of a casino owner
  • Ownership and identity of the casino
  • The casino's level of competence in offering gambling services
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Amidst the hustle of Lagos, Adaobi Okonkwo emerges as Nigeria's preeminent specialist in localizing online casino content. By fusing Nigerian zest with global gaming insights, she's become a household name in the industry.

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