Frequently Asked Questions

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About BaseCasinoReview

What is BaseCasinoReview?

BaseCasinoReview is an independent editorial resource that reviews casino brands licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. We do not operate any brand ourselves.

Is BaseCasinoReview a gambling operator?

No. We do not accept deposits, hold funds, or process withdrawals for any member. All transactions happen directly between you and the brand you choose to register with.

How do you make money?

Some outbound links to reviewed brands are affiliate links, meaning we may receive a referral fee if you register through them. This has no impact on how a brand is rated. Full details are on our Disclosure page.

Are your reviews sponsored?

Brands cannot pay for a higher rating or for inclusion. We may have a commercial relationship with a brand through affiliate marketing, which is disclosed on our Disclosure page, but this is kept separate from our editorial scoring.

Licensing & safety

How do you verify a brand's UK licence?

We look up the operator's account number directly on the UK Gambling Commission public register and link to that listing from every review, so you can check it yourself.

What does an "account number" mean?

It's the identifier the UK Gambling Commission assigns to a licensed operator. You can search it on the Commission's public register to confirm the licence is active and see which domain names are covered.

What should I check before registering anywhere?

Confirm the UK Gambling Commission licence is active, read the current terms and conditions, understand any wagering requirements on promotions, and only register if you are 18 or over and comfortable with the amounts involved.

Responsible gambling

I think I'm gambling more than I should — what do I do?

Visit our Responsible Gambling page. GamStop, BeGambleAware, and Gamblers Anonymous UK all offer free, confidential support, and GamStop can restrict your access to UK-licensed brands.

What is GamStop?

GamStop is a free UK self-exclusion service that lets you restrict your own access to gambling brands licensed by the UK Gambling Commission for a period you choose.

Can under-18s use this website?

No. This website and every brand reviewed on it are intended for UK residents aged 18 and over only.

Cookies & privacy

Does this website use cookies?

Yes, for core functionality and, if you accept them, analytics. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies from the banner shown when you first visit, and change your choice any time — see our Cookie Policy.

What personal data do you collect?

Only standard technical data such as approximate location and browser type, plus anything you send us directly by email. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.