The UK Gambling Commission and its role to make online gambling safer in the UK
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UK Gambling Commission regulates and monitors the gambling legislation in Wales, Scotland and England. They are responsible for regulating arcades, betting, bingo, casinos, slot machines and lottery games in the UK. UK G gambling operators must have a license for each type of game they offer and a so-called Personal Management License (PML) to prove their reliability.
The UK Gambling Commission issues different licenses depending on the way they are issued. The different types of licenses are for casino games, betting and lottery games. Gifting companies must apply for two different licences from the UKGC.
All casinos must keep players’ money separate from the operator”s pockets. All players must be at least 18 years old and identify themselves. The casino must verify the player's age, name, address and payment method. It must make the players aware of the risks of gambling and offer assistance to them.
All casinos must keep players’ money separate from the operator”s pockets. All players must be at least 18 years old and identify themselves. The casino must verify the player's age, name, address and payment method.
The application process for a UK Gambling Commission License takes 16 weeks. The Commission verifies the company’s identity and ownership, conducts a full audit of its finances, integrity and expertise, and lastly conducts an investigation into criminal activity.
