Comprehensive compliance assessment completed 10 November 2025 confirms full compliance with UK gambling regulation. URL demonstrates exemplary implementation of age verification, responsible gambling messaging, operator licensing verification, and consumer protection measures across all assessed indicators.
This URL meets all compliance requirements and is listed on the public Register of Verified URLs. Verification valid for 12 months from assessment date.
All critical indicators passed. Prominent 18+ warnings, age verification gate implemented, no content appealing to minors.
All promoted operators verified UK-licensed. Licence information accessible. No unlicensed operators promoted.
BeGambleAware messaging prominent. Helpline accessible. GamStop information provided. Balanced content tone.
No misleading claims. Accurate presentation. No urgency language. Appropriate celebrity endorsement rules followed.
Wagering requirements prominent. Maximum bet rules disclosed. Terms and conditions accessible. Clear expiry dates.
Commission relationships disclosed. Editorial independence stated. Sponsored content labeled. Full transparency maintained.
8 indicators • Legal basis: Gambling Act 2005 s.46-50, LCCP 3.2.3
| Indicator | Status | Evidence |
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AV-01: Prominent 18+ warning visible
LCCP 3.2.3(1) • Critical • Weight 5.0
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Pass | 18+ symbol prominently displayed in header (top-right, 48x48px). Visible without scrolling on desktop and mobile viewports. High contrast orange on white background. |
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AV-02: Age verification gate present
LCCP 3.2.3(2) • Critical • Weight 5.0
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Pass | Age verification modal appears on first visit. Requires date of birth entry. Under-18 entry blocks site access with appropriate messaging. |
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AV-03: No content appealing to children
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | No cartoon imagery, youth cultural references, or child-oriented themes identified. Content tone appropriate for adult audience. Design professional and mature. |
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AV-04: No marketing to persons under 18
LCCP 5.1.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | No youth influencer partnerships identified. Social media promotion age-gated (18+ targeting). No presence on platforms with majority under-18 audiences. |
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AV-05: Consistent age verification messaging
LCCP 3.2.3(3) • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | 18+ symbol present in header across all pages assessed (homepage, reviews, bonus pages, about). Consistent placement and styling maintained. |
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AV-06: Demo games require age verification
LCCP 3.2.3(4) • Critical • Weight 4.0
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N/A | Not applicable. Site does not host demo games or free play functionality. Assessment category not relevant to affiliate review site content type. |
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AV-07: Social media promotion age-restricted
CAP 16.3.14 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | Facebook and Twitter promotion reviewed. Both accounts utilize platform age-restriction settings (18+ targeting). Content includes age warnings. |
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AV-08: YouTube content age-restricted
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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N/A | Not applicable. Site operator does not maintain YouTube channel. Assessment category not relevant to content strategy employed. |
6 indicators • Legal basis: Gambling Act 2005 s.33, s.37
| Indicator | Status | Evidence |
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OL-01: All operators hold valid UK licence
GA 2005 s.33 • Critical • Weight 5.0
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Pass | All 23 promoted operators verified via Gambling Commission public register API. Licences active and in good standing as of assessment date. No unlicensed operators identified. |
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OL-02: Licensing information accessible
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | Dedicated "Licensing Information" page accessible via footer link. Lists all promoted operators with corresponding Gambling Commission licence numbers. |
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OL-03: No unlicensed operator promotion
GA 2005 s.330 • Critical • Weight 5.0
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Pass | No offshore or unlicensed operators promoted. All operator partnerships verified UK-licensed. No white label operations without proper licensing identified. |
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OL-04: Links resolve to UK-licensed domains
LCCP 1.1.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | All affiliate links tested resolve to .co.uk or .uk domains operated under UK licensing. No redirects to international versions identified. Proper geotargeting implemented. |
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OL-05: Licence numbers displayed where claimed
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | Operator review pages include Gambling Commission licence numbers in footer section. Numbers accurate and correspond to Commission public register entries. |
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OL-06: Content updated for licence changes
GA 2005 s.119 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | Site operator confirmed content review process for licence status changes. No operators with suspended or revoked licences currently promoted. Last update verification: 05 Nov 2025. |
Detailed evidence and assessment notes for remaining indicator categories (Responsible Gambling, Marketing Standards, Bonus Transparency, Affiliate Disclosure) available in full assessment report documentation.
All 47 indicators assessed with comprehensive evidence documentation. Assessment conducted in accordance with Methodology v2.1. Dual verification completed with 100% analyst consensus achieved.
Both analysts achieved identical determinations across all 47 indicators. No discrepancies requiring resolution.
Average confidence score across 28 automated indicators. All scores above 85% threshold requiring human verification.
Total analyst time including dual verification and documentation. Within standard range (45-90 min lead + 45-90 min verification).
Current methodology version applied. Last updated: 15 Jan 2025. Quarterly review scheduled: April 2025.
Site operators and public may report significant content changes that may affect compliance status. Changes triggering early reassessment include structural redesign, new operator partnerships, or changes to responsible gambling messaging.
Report content changesComplete assessment documentation including all 47 indicator determinations, evidence documentation, and analyst notes. PDF format, 24 pages.
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