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REGULATORY BRIEF

United Kingdom

The Gambling Commission maintains a searchable business register with licence status, legal entity names, trading names and domain information. The record is the starting point, not proof that every website or promotion is suitable for every audience.

LTC / REGULATORY BRIEF Gambling Commission
Reference authority

Gambling Commission

Match the legal entity and advertised domain against the register, then inspect licence activities and status. Review third-party marketing duties separately, including direct marketing and self-exclusion safeguards.

Source dated2026-11-02Last reviewed2026-11-03Market codeGB
What the public source can show

Verification questions

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Does the legal entity match the consumer brand?

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Is the relevant activity in scope and active?

03

Residence, current physical location, product and exact domain can all matter. Website language, an accepted currency or a page that loads does not establish access.

Primary research

What the public source can show

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Important limitation

Residence, current physical location, product and exact domain can all matter. Website language, an accepted currency or a page that loads does not establish access. Sources and rules can change. Confirm the current register and seek local professional advice before relying on jurisdiction-specific requirements.