HOW IS GAMBLING REGULATED IN THE UK? Published 21/10/2021 The gambling industry in the UK offers a range of gambling to the public including casinos, betting shops and bingo halls, all of which can be found on the average British high street or online. Operators behind these gambling businesses must hold the necessary licence issued by the Gambling Commission and local authorities. AGE The minimum legal age for gambling in the United Kingdom is 18 years old. This age applies to gaming centers, betting shops, bingo halls, casinos, racetracks and online gambling. Until April 2021, those aged 16 could play The National Lottery; however the age increased to 18 as part of the governments strategy to tackle problem gambling. ADVERTISING Casino operators should refer to the Licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP) provision 5 (Marketing) for the full set of code provisions relevant to marketing and advertising. This includes television advertising both pre and post watershed, radio messaging, online banners, sports sponsorships, television program sponsorships and social media. You can read the full gambling industry code here. SOCIAL GAMING In the UK, games that do not allow you to win money or money's worth fall outside of the government's regulations. However, some of these social games are extremely popular and highly interactive, bearing a huge resemblance to real casino games. Therefore, regulators in the UK and elsewhere may revalue regulations. Gambling should be a fun and exciting experience for all who are involved. Gamblers should not put forward more money than they can afford and should enter games with a budget to ensure this. If you're interested in gambling in a controlled and regulated environment, then head to Rainbow Casino. You can try your hand at a range of games including roulette, black jack, poker and more. For more information, get in touch with your nearest casino today! Rainbow Casino is an over-18’s venue and promotes responsible gambling. For more information or support regarding responsible gambling visit GamCare Home Our Casinos COVID-19 Health & Safety Head Office Club Rules Social Responsibility Privacy Policy Gender Pay Gap Terms & Conditions Customer Notice GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY | MUST BE OVER 18 Cookie Control Icon OUR USE OF COOKIES We use necessary cookies to make our site work. We'd also like to set analytics cookies that help us make improvements by measuring how you use the site. These will be set only if you accept. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, see our Cookies page. Cookie Control Link Icon ACCEPT ALL COOKIESREJECT ALL COOKIES NECESSARY COOKIES Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions. ANALYTICS COOKIES On Off We'd like to set Google Analytics cookies to help us improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. For more information on how these cookies work please see our 'Cookies page'. SAVE AND CLOSE