Every operator serving GB players must hold a valid UKGC operating licence. Operating without one is illegal under the Gambling Act 2005.
GAMSTOP provides national self-exclusion from all UKGC-licensed online operators simultaneously. Free registration at gamstop.co.uk.
The National Gambling Helpline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
| Operator | UKGC Licence | Type | GAMSTOP | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pub Casino | 38758 | Online Casino | ✓ | Active |
| Midnite | 42647 | Sports Betting & Casino | ✓ | Active |
| MrQ | 54743 | Online Casino & Bingo | ✓ | Active |
| LeoVegas | 39198 | Online Casino & Live Casino | ✓ | Active |
| BetMGM | 48303 | Sportsbook & Casino | ✓ | Active |
About Thornfield
Thornfield is an independent editorial guide to UK-licensed gambling operators, published in York. We are not a gambling operator, do not accept wagers, and process no financial transactions. Our purpose is to verify UKGC licences and publish operator information clearly for adults who want accurate, unspun facts.
Verification of UKGC licences
Each operator listed in Thornfield has their licence number checked against the UK Gambling Commission's public register at gamblingcommission.gov.uk before publication. We record the licence number, the registered legal entity, the categories of gambling activity authorised, and the current licence status. Operators whose licences lapse or are suspended are removed or flagged promptly.
The UK Gambling Commission regulates gambling under the Gambling Act 2005. Any operator directing online gambling services at persons in Great Britain must hold a valid UKGC operating licence. Trading without such a licence is a criminal offence under the Act.
GAMSTOP
GAMSTOP is the UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Registering at gamstop.co.uk will simultaneously exclude you from all UKGC-licensed online gambling operators, free of charge, for a period of your choosing. All operators listed in Thornfield are enrolled in GAMSTOP.
Responsible gambling
Gambling carries financial risk. If gambling is causing harm, free and confidential support is available 24/7 on the National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133. Further support at BeGambleAware.org and GamCare.org.uk.
Editorial independence
Operators are displayed in randomised order on each page load. No operator pays for inclusion. No commercial arrangement influences editorial content. Thornfield lists operators solely on the basis of a valid, active UKGC licence at the time of verification.
The UK gambling licensing framework
The UK Gambling Commission maintains a public register listing every operator that holds a current licence, accessible at gamblingcommission.gov.uk. This register is updated in real time. Thornfield consults it directly for each operator listed in this guide, verifying the licence number, the legal entity, the licence type, and the current licence status before any entry is published.
The Commission's licensing objectives — keeping gambling crime-free, ensuring it is conducted fairly and openly, and protecting children and vulnerable people — underpin every condition attached to a UKGC operating licence. Operators that fail to meet these conditions face regulatory action ranging from financial penalties to licence revocation.
York has observed from the North as the UK's online gambling regulatory architecture has matured since the Gambling Act 2005. The Act established a licensing regime requiring operators to satisfy the Gambling Commission of their financial standing, technical competence, and the suitability of their key personnel before any licence is granted. This framework makes the UK one of the most rigorously regulated online gambling jurisdictions in the world.