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Frequently asked questions
How we work, how UK licensing is verified, and where to get help. If your question is not here, contact us.
Is bangerscasinoreview.co.uk an operator?
No. We are an independent editorial review publication. We do not accept deposits, hold customer funds or operate any gambling service. Every brand we cover is operated by a separate company that holds its own Gambling Commission licence.
How do you assess each brand?
Every brand is scored against five weighted pillars: withdrawal speed, interface and navigation, customer support, safer gambling tooling, and mobile experience. We register a real account, complete verification, deposit the minimum, and request a withdrawal before publishing.
Do I have to be 18 to use the brands you review?
Yes. UK law requires you to be 18 or over. Every operator we list carries out age and identity verification, and it is a criminal offence to gamble underage or to allow someone underage to do so.
How can I check a licence myself?
Each review links directly to the operator record on the Gambling Commission public register. Open the link, confirm the account number matches, and check the licence status reads active. We publish the licence number in plain text so it can be verified independently.
Are your reviews paid for?
Operators cannot buy a score, a ranking or a positive verdict. We may earn a commission if you open an account through a link on this website, which funds our testing. Our full arrangement is set out on the Disclosure page.
What should I do if I want to stop gambling?
Register with GAMSTOP to self-exclude from every UK-licensed operator at once. Free, confidential support is available from BeGambleAware on 0808 8020 133, from GamCare, and from Gamblers Anonymous. Links to all four are in our footer.
How often is this website updated?
Each review is re-checked at least once per quarter, and immediately if a licence status changes, terms are amended, or we receive credible reports of payout problems. The last review date is shown on every brand page.
Do you cover unlicensed operators?
Never. If a brand does not hold a current Gambling Commission licence for the British market, it will not appear on this website under any circumstances.
18+ only. Gambling can be addictive. If you are worried about your own gambling or someone else's, call the free National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, any time of day.