This URL has been assessed as non-compliant with UK gambling regulations following comprehensive evaluation against 47 compliance indicators. Critical violations identified relating to operator licensing verification and promotion of unlicensed gambling services. Operator has submitted formal appeal to Independent Advisory Board.
Appeal proceedings: The site operator has exercised their right to appeal this determination. The Independent Advisory Board is currently reviewing the appeal submission and supporting evidence. This report reflects the original assessment findings pending appeal outcome.
Site promotes 2 operators without valid UK Gambling Commission licences: "BonusCasino UK" and "SpinPalace247". Cross-referenced with Gambling Commission public register (accessed 07 October 2025) confirmed absence of valid UK operating licences for these entities. Both operators appear to hold only Curacao licensing, which does not permit legal operation in UK market.
Immediate corrective actions required:
Site systematically promotes offshore operators with non-UK licensing (Curacao, Malta MGA without UK remote gambling licence) as viable options for UK players. Identified 5 operators total across site content with Curacao licensing only, presented without disclosure of licensing jurisdiction or warnings about legal status for UK consumers. Content actively encourages UK players to register with unlicensed operators through incentivized affiliate promotions.
Required actions to achieve compliance:
Site continues to promote "Royal Vegas Casino UK" despite Gambling Commission suspension of operator's licence (suspended 14 August 2025, publicly announced via GC register). Review page remains live with active affiliate links directing users to suspended operator. No warning notices or content updates implemented following suspension announcement. Site also features "Jackpot City UK" whose licence was revoked 22 September 2025 - content remains active with promotional messaging.
Immediate and systemic corrective measures:
The operator has submitted formal appeal contesting findings for violations OL-01 and OL-03. Appeal submission claims:
Advisory Board review: Technical evidence of removal dates and geo-filtering implementation will be examined. Assessment team has provided screenshots with timestamps and IP geolocation data (UK origin) showing unlicensed operator content accessible from UK location on assessment date.
Dual verification protocol: This assessment was conducted independently by two trained analysts following methodology version 2.1. Both analysts reached consensus on all 3 critical violation determinations without requiring senior analyst escalation. Assessment evidence package includes timestamped screenshots, GC register API query logs, and detailed indicator scoring rationale.
Regardless of appeal outcome, implement corrective actions outlined in remediation guidance sections. Immediate removal of unlicensed operator content strongly recommended to mitigate ongoing consumer harm and regulatory enforcement risk.
Webmaster compliance guideFollowing appeal decision and implementation of corrective actions, submit evidence of remediation and request full reassessment. Reassessment typically scheduled within 60 days of request.
Request reassessmentAppeal status: This determination is currently under appeal to the Independent Advisory Board. Appeal proceedings expected to conclude within 30 working days of submission (target decision date: 25 November 2025). This report reflects original assessment findings pending appeal outcome.
Regulatory referral: This case has been referred to the Gambling Commission due to serious violations identified (promotion of unlicensed operators and failure to update content reflecting licence suspensions/revocations). The Commission may initiate independent investigation and enforcement action regardless of appeal outcome.
Public register: This URL will remain on the public Register of Violations during appeal proceedings. If appeal is successful and demonstrates assessment error, URL will be removed from register and reassessed. If appeal is unsuccessful, non-compliant status will be confirmed and URL will remain on register until remediation and successful reassessment.
Interim action: Site operator is strongly encouraged to implement remediation measures immediately rather than awaiting appeal outcome to minimize ongoing consumer protection concerns and potential regulatory enforcement escalation.