Glossary · Regulation

Age verification

The check that confirms a customer is 18 or over before they can deposit, play or claim any free-play offer at a UKGC operator.

In detail

UKGC operators verify age through electronic checks against credit-reference and electoral-roll data, government-issued ID where electronic checks are inconclusive, and ongoing monitoring of stated age against behavioural signals. Operators must refund any deposits accepted from a player later found to be underage, void any winnings, and report the incident to the Commission.

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