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Visually Impaired Casino Players - The Only Full Guide

When gambling, one has to pay attention to a lot of things. With visual impairments, someone might have a difficult time doing that without help. First, you need to keep your eye on the prize, then on the cards/dice/ball, then know the lucky number/s and prepare for the next round. Let’s explore how a visually […]

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4 Steps To Check A UK Casino License | A Step-By-Step Expert Guide

The UK casino license sets the tone for how safe your gambling experience will be. Choose smart with our expert list of casinos and learn to spot the best ones! How to check a UK casino license What is a UK casino license? UKGC – the ultimate licensing authority in the UK How we choose […]

Written byAdela Mariuta

The UK's Strict Gambling Age Limits Fully Explained

We’ve seen many studies that tackle underage gambling and its ongoing effects, so we made it our mission to explain how important it is to respect the legal gambling age in the UK and what happens if a player breaks the law. At the end of this guide, you will also know the legal gambling […]

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Are online casinos rigged? Learn how online casino scams work

We’ve seen a lot of gambling websites over the years and found a fair share of online casino scams. The UK market has an efficient regulatory authority, but different casino scams can slip through sometimes. Inexperienced players are the most vulnerable to scams; that’s why we made this guide. By following these guidelines, you will […]

Written byElena Buzincu

Casino Fairness and Transparency in the UK

Fairness and transparency are key aspects of online casinos in the United Kingdom. But what do these actually mean, and who is in charge of verifying the fairness of gambling platforms and casino games? Find out all you need to know about it and what you can look for yourself when choosing a new gambling […]

Written byAnca Iamandi

Debit and credit card fraud – what to do if it happens to you

Anyone can fall victim to debit and credit card scams. In 2020, in collaboration with the police, the United Kingdom banking industry managed to stop £1.6 billion of unauthorized fraud losses and £45.3 million from scams. The industry-funded Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit arrested over 100 fraudsters. In the last year alone, a UK […]

Written byAdela Mariuta

Can a UK casino refuse to pay out?

Attention! You might find yourself in a situation where a casino can refuse to pay out. Keep on reading to find out how and why this happens, what to avoid to stay away from such issues and what to do if it happens to you! Is it legal for a casino to refuse to pay […]

Written byAnca Iamandi

Can casinos ban players?

It is a measure that casino operators apply in severe situations when a customer is engaging in irregular play to the detriment of the casino. Keep on reading and find out 11 reasons why it happens and what to do if you are banned! Is it legal for a casino to ban players? It is […]

Written byAdela Mariuta

Can a casino cancel your bonus?

There are cases in which online casinos in the United Kingdom can cancel your bonus. Our gambling experts are here to clarify these situations for you, help you navigate it if it happens to you, and guide you towards avoiding it. Common reasons for bonus cancellation How to avoid having your bonus cancelled? How a […]

Written byAnca Iamandi

KYC Verification: How to do it

KYC identity verification is an essential part of online gambling. Our leading industry experts have compiled a thorough guide that describes the process and all the casino KYC requirements and policy. This is what the British gambler needs to know about the procedure! Why is KYC Important for Casinos? How KYC is Done for Casinos: […]

Written byCosmin Brehoi

Navigating Casino Disputes in the UK: Your Guide

Have an unresolved issue with an online casino? Navigating casino disputes and complaints can be confusing, but with the right knowledge, UK players can successfully resolve problems. Over 35% of disputes have a negative outcome because players don’t follow all the possible steps. This guide clearly outlines the dispute resolution process – from initial complaint […]

Written byAdela Mariuta

Casino Player Rights and Obligations Explained

We compiled a complete and comprehensive guide to the rights and obligations of UK gamblers and casinos. Our contributors looked at the present laws, and guidelines for the British iGaming industry. Letting you know what you can and cannot do on UK casinos is our obligation as casino advisors, and we will do just that: […]

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UKGC Regulations Explained

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission or the UKGC for short is the regulatory body that ensures safe play at a UK online casino. Our expert team knows everything about how it works. We gathered crucial details about it in this guide, for you to understand who’s behind your casino safety net. How the UKGC assists […]

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UK Online Casino: How They Work, Organise, and Operate

Close to 50% of Brits gamble at least once every few weeks. Most of this gaming is done online. But how do online casino websites work? We did a complete study! Types of online casino structures 11% of adult internet users gamble actively online, generating a global revenue of over 119 billion GBP. A site […]

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