Glossary · Operator types

Brand vs operator

The distinction between the consumer-facing casino brand and the company that holds the UKGC licence and runs operations.

In detail

Major UK groups (Entain, Flutter, 888, Bet365, Evoke) each hold a UKGC operating licence and run multiple consumer brands beneath it. Other brands are white-labelled on a third-party operator's licence. The brand handles look, feel and marketing; the operator owns AML, KYC, balance custody and ADR membership.

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