Is online gambling legal in the UK?
Yes, the UK Gambling Commission passed laws in 2007 to update the legislation in the United Kingdom to allow online casinos, betting, bingo and poker. Previous to this the law was not clear and this was a bit of a gray area.

How old do I need to be to play?
In the UK you need to be at least 18 years of age. If you are not in the UK you will need to be the age of majority in your jurisdiction.

What sort of games can I play online?
Every game type that you would find in a land-based casinos you can find online. This includes but is not limited to table games like baccarat, blackjack, roulette, craps and to machine games like slots and video poker.

Are the game fair?
Yes, at all of the sites we list the games are independently certified. The casinos also publish independent reviews of their payout percentages. It's also worth noting that all casino games have a house edge. That is they naturaly favour the house so over the long term you will lose money.

Can I play the games for free?
Yes, at al of the casinos we list you can register a Guest or Free Play account to try out the various games. Of course you can't win anything in free play mode so you might want to check out the current Bonus Offers to see if there are any no deposit required promotions running.

How do I get paid when I win?
Each online casino has a slightly different payout procedure but in general you visit the banking section of the casino. Select your withdrawal method, enter the withdrawl amount and then click submit. For more details you should take a look at the casinos help or banking sections.

Where can I play Barcrest fruit machines online?
At the moment no online casinos feature games from Barcrest. If you are looking for AWP style UK fruit machines then we recommend Spin Palace as they have a good selection of this style of game.

Is it safe to use my credit card at online casinos?
Yes, the casinos use the latest encryption methods and process millions of Pounds of transactions every day. The secure banking sections of the casinos use the same security technology as major banks and financial institutions.

Why are the games the same at three or four casinos I've joined?
The reason for this is that there are only four or five major online casino software providers. This means that you may well find that you join a new gaming site and the games are the same as one you have already joined. The major software providers are - Microgaming, Cryptologic, Playtech and Wagerworks.