Comprehensive compliance assessment completed 08 November 2025 confirms exemplary compliance with UK gambling regulation. This affiliate review site demonstrates outstanding implementation across all assessment criteria, achieving perfect scores in age verification, operator licensing, responsible gambling messaging, marketing standards, bonus transparency, and affiliate disclosure. Site represents industry best practice for gambling content compliance.
This site achieves perfect compliance across all 47 indicators, representing industry best practice. Listed on the public Register of Verified URLs with exemplary status.
Exemplary implementation. Prominent 18+ warnings, comprehensive age verification gate, no child-appealing content, consistent messaging across all pages. Social media promotion age-gated.
Perfect score. All 127 promoted operators verified UK-licensed. Licensing information accessible in footer. No unlicensed operator promotion. Links verified to UK domains. License numbers displayed.
Outstanding implementation. BeGambleAware prominent, helpline visible all pages, dedicated RG page comprehensive, balanced content, appropriate tone, no loss-chasing encouragement. Best practice model.
Perfect compliance. No misleading claims identified across 247 reviewed pages. Realistic presentation, no pressure language, no vulnerability exploitation. Celebrity endorsement guidelines followed.
Exemplary transparency. Wagering requirements prominently displayed for all 83 bonus offers reviewed. Terms clearly stated, expiry dates visible, withdrawal restrictions explained. T&C accessible.
Perfect disclosure. Commission relationships clearly stated on all review pages. Editorial independence policy published. Sponsored content appropriately labeled. Commercial transparency maintained.
www.safegambling-uk.org/reviews achieves perfect compliance across all 47 assessment indicators, representing the gold standard for gambling content websites. This site demonstrates comprehensive understanding of UK gambling regulation and implements exemplary consumer protection measures.
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 | Large 18+ symbol positioned in header, visible without scrolling on desktop (1920×1080) and mobile (375×667) viewports. Red circular badge with white text, 64×64px, positioned top-right of logo. Contrast ratio 8.2:1 exceeds WCAG AAA standard. |
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AV-02: Age verification gate present
LCCP 3.2.3(2) • Critical • Weight 5.0
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Pass | Modal age verification gate appears on first visit (cookie-based, 30-day expiry). Requires user interaction: "I am 18 or over" button click. Gate cannot be bypassed via keyboard navigation or direct URL access. Tested across Chrome, Firefox, Safari. |
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AV-03: No content appealing to children
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | Comprehensive site review (247 pages assessed) confirms no cartoon imagery, animated characters, youth cultural references, or child-appealing game themes. Design professional, color palette mature (navy, gray, orange), typography business-standard (Inter font). |
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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 | Marketing audit confirms no youth influencer partnerships, no advertising on platforms with majority under-18 audiences. Google Ads campaigns age-targeted 18+. Social media followers demographics reviewed: Twitter 96.8% age 18+, Facebook 98.2% age 18+. |
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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+ warning consistently displayed in header across all 247 assessed pages. Footer includes age verification statement. Terms & Conditions page (section 2.1) explicitly states 18+ requirement. Consistency verified through automated crawl and manual spot-check. |
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AV-06: Demo games require age verification
LCCP 3.2.3(4) • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | Site does not host playable demo games (affiliate model, not operator). External links to operator demo games verified: all require operator-level age verification. "Play Demo" buttons redirect to licensed operator sites with their own verification gates. |
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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 | Twitter account settings: age-restricted content enabled. Facebook page targeting: 18+ only. Instagram account marked as restricted. TikTok presence: none (deliberately avoided due to younger demographic). Paid social media ads verified 18+ targeting through Meta Ad Library. |
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AV-08: YouTube content age-restricted
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | YouTube channel "SafeGambling UK" (8 educational videos) verified: all content age-restricted 18+. Video descriptions include age warnings. Channel about section states 18+ requirement. No promotional video content targeting under-18 audiences identified. |
6 indicators • Legal basis: Gambling Act 2005 s.33, s.37
| Indicator | Status | Evidence |
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OL-01: All promoted operators UK-licensed
GA 2005 s.33 • Critical • Weight 5.0
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Pass | Comprehensive verification: all 127 operators reviewed on site cross-referenced with Gambling Commission public register via API integration. 100% hold valid UK licenses. License numbers verified accurate. Zero unlicensed operators promoted. |
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OL-02: Licensing information accessible
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | Footer on all pages includes "UK Gambling Commission Licensed Operators" link. Dedicated licensing information page lists all promoted operators with license numbers. Individual operator review pages display license information prominently in sidebar. |
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OL-03: No unlicensed operator promotion
GA 2005 s.330 • Critical • Weight 5.0
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Pass | Site content audit confirms zero promotion of offshore, white-label, or unlicensed operators. Editorial policy documented: operators undergo licensing verification before being added to review database. Quarterly license status revalidation process in place. |
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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 | Automated link validation: 847 affiliate links tested, all resolve to .co.uk or .com UK-localized versions. No links to .eu or international operator sites identified. Geographic targeting verified through IP geolocation testing (UK IP addresses). |
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OL-05: License numbers displayed
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | All 127 operator review pages display Gambling Commission license numbers in "Licensing Information" section. Numbers verified accurate against Commission public register. Format consistent: "License: 000-000000-R-319876-XXX" with verification date shown. |
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OL-06: Content reflects license suspensions
GA 2005 s.119 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | Site operator confirmed quarterly license status revalidation process. Historical evidence: when operator "BetXYZ" license suspended (June 2025), site removed promotion within 48 hours, added warning notice. Process documented and verified through archived pages. |
11 indicators • Legal basis: LCCP 3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.5.2
| Indicator | Status | Evidence |
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RG-01: BeGambleAware messaging displayed
LCCP 3.4.1(1) • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | BeGambleAware logo displayed in footer on all 247 assessed pages. "When the fun stops, stop" tagline prominently positioned in header navigation bar. Logo links to begambleaware.org. Size 120×40px, clearly visible. Official brand guidelines followed. |
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RG-02: Helpline information visible
LCCP 3.4.1(2) • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133) displayed in header on all pages, click-to-call functionality on mobile. GamCare logo and link in footer. Helpline information widget appears on right sidebar of all review pages. 24/7 availability noted. |
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RG-03: GamStop information accessible
LCCP 3.5.2(1) • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | GamStop logo and link in header navigation ("Self-Exclusion"). Dedicated information page explains scheme, registration process, effectiveness. Direct link to gamstop.co.uk registration. Accessible within 1 click from any page. Information comprehensive and accurate. |
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RG-04: Content tone appropriate
CAP 16.1 • Critical • Weight 3.0
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Pass | Content review confirms professional, balanced tone. Gambling risks acknowledged explicitly on review pages. No trivialisation of harm. Language analytical and informative rather than promotional. Example disclaimers: "gambling involves risk of loss", "play responsibly". |
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RG-05: Dedicated responsible gambling page
LCCP 3.4.3 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | Comprehensive 4,200-word responsible gambling guide at /responsible-gambling/ covering: warning signs, self-assessment tools, limit-setting strategies, support resources, self-exclusion options, underage gambling prevention. Content reviewed by addiction specialist, credited on page. |
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RG-06: Balanced content presentation
CAP 16.3.2 • Critical • Weight 3.0
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Pass | Review content analysis: operator payout percentages (RTP) clearly stated, house edge explained, probability of loss discussed. Example: "With an RTP of 96%, players can expect to lose £4 for every £100 wagered over time." No win-only emphasis identified. |
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RG-07: No encouragement to chase losses
CAP 16.3.3 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | Content audit confirms zero loss-chasing language. Explicit anti-chasing statements found on 89 of 127 operator pages: "Never chase losses", "Set limits and stick to them", "Walk away if you're losing". Responsible gambling guide dedicates section to loss-chasing dangers. |
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RG-08: Warning messages prominent
LCCP 3.4.1(3) • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | Warning banners appear on all operator review pages: "Gambling can be addictive. Please play responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose." Yellow warning boxes, icon-supported, positioned below page title. Dismissible but reappears on page reload. |
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RG-09: Support links functional and prominent
LCCP 3.4.1(2) • Critical • Weight 3.0
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Pass | Links to BeGambleAware, GamCare, Gambling Therapy, and Gamblers Anonymous verified functional (200 OK responses). All appear in footer, responsible gambling page, and sidebar widget. Prominence excellent: above-fold positioning, contrasting colors, icon-supported. |
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RG-10: Limit functionality explained
LCCP 3.5.3 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | Responsible gambling guide includes comprehensive section on limit-setting: deposit limits, loss limits, wagering limits, session time limits, reality checks. Explains how to set limits on operator sites. Step-by-step instructions with screenshots for 5 major operators. |
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RG-11: Entertainment not income messaging
CAP 16.3.5 • Critical • Weight 3.0
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Pass | Explicit disclaimers throughout site: "Gambling should be viewed as entertainment, not a way to make money", "The house always has an edge", "Most players lose over time". Responsible gambling guide debunks "gambling as income" myth with statistical evidence. |
Detailed evidence and assessment notes for remaining indicator categories (Marketing Standards, Bonus Transparency, Affiliate Disclosure) demonstrate perfect compliance across all 22 remaining indicators.
No misleading claims, pressure language, or vulnerability exploitation identified across 247 pages assessed.
All 83 bonus offers reviewed display wagering requirements, expiry dates, and terms prominently.
Commission relationships clearly disclosed. Editorial independence policy published. Commercial transparency exemplary.
Assessment conducted in accordance with Methodology v2.1. Dual verification completed with 100% analyst consensus achieved across all 47 indicators. Site represents gold standard for gambling content compliance in the affiliate review category.
Both analysts achieved identical determinations across all 47 indicators. Exemplary case requiring minimal consensus discussion time.
Exceptionally high average confidence across 28 automated indicators. All scores exceeded 90% threshold. Site structure facilitates automated assessment.
Below average duration (typical: 139 min). Clear compliance enabled efficient assessment. Comprehensive site documentation aided evidence gathering.
Comprehensive site coverage. Sample includes homepage, 127 operator reviews, 83 bonus pages, RG page, 29 informational pages. Representative sample methodology applied.
SafeGambling UK demonstrates exceptional commitment to regulatory compliance and consumer protection. Site operator proactively engaged with assessment process, provided comprehensive documentation, and implemented best-practice measures exceeding regulatory minimums.
Perfect 47/47 compliance earns gold standard recognition. Site represents industry best practice and may be referenced in compliance guidance materials.
Significant content or structural changes may trigger early reassessment. Examples: site redesign, ownership change, new operator partnerships, policy modifications affecting compliance indicators.
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