1) Start with the Gambling Commission public register
The first check is the Gambling Commission public register. Search the operator name, not just the brand name you saw in an advert. A brand can appear polished while being run by a different company name, so the register entry is the starting point for a proper check. Look for the legal entity, its licence status, and whether the business is listed for remote gambling rather than only another type of permission. If you cannot find the operator at all, that is a warning sign and you should stop there until you can confirm the details another way.
This is also where you avoid common confusion around payment pages and marketing pages. A casino may show payment logos, trust badges or familiar card names, but those do not prove it holds the right UK permission. If a site claims a licence, the register entry should let you compare the operator name against the website you are on. For readers using the site’s other guides, this is the same careful approach used in Guides and in Editorial policy: check the primary source first, then rely on supporting evidence only if it matches.
2) Confirm the casino has an active remote casino permission
A valid-looking register entry is not enough on its own. You need to check that the operator has an active remote casino permission, because that is the permission relevant to online casino play. The licence record should show that the business is authorised for remote gambling, and the scope should fit the type of site you are using. If the record shows a different activity, or the permission is not active, treat the casino as unconfirmed for online play.
This matters because some businesses operate multiple brands or services, and the register is about the licence holder and permission, not a general promise that every product is covered. Do not assume a sports betting permission covers casino play, or that a different brand under the same group is covered in the same way. If you are also reviewing safer-play controls, the page Revolut gambling block: what it covers explains one layer of payment protection, but it is separate from licence checking.
3) Match the exact domain, not just the brand name
The exact website address matters. A licence and a permission are only useful if they match the domain you are actually using. This is where many readers go wrong: they see a familiar brand and assume every variation is covered. It is safer to compare the precise web address against the operator’s active domains and any public register information you can verify. If the casino is using a different domain from the one listed, or a non-UK address that looks similar, pause and check again before depositing.
The LeoVegas example shows why this step matters. UK-facing active domains include leovegas.co.uk, while inactive or separate .com addresses should not be treated as the same confirmed UK domain. That does not mean a .com is automatically unsafe; it means you should not assume it is the same licensed UK site without checking. The same caution applies to payment pages, including Revolut through Apple Pay at casinos and Pending Revolut casino payments, where the route of payment does not replace the need to verify the operator and domain first.
4) Treat payment logos and product listings as clues, not proof
Payment methods can help you narrow things down, but they do not prove a casino is licensed or authorised for your exact use. A casino may list cards, Apple Pay, Pay by Bank, PayPal or Revolut Pay, yet that still leaves the licence check to you. The same applies to bank card references on a page: a payment option being mentioned is not the same as the operator being confirmed for your account, your device or your chosen deposit route. Use these details as clues only.
There is also an important credit-card point. The Gambling Commission says online casino gambling by credit card is prohibited, including where credit is used through an intermediary. So when you check a casino, do not use payment wording to work around that rule or to infer that borrowing is acceptable. For practical planning, you can compare this with Setting casino deposit limits, which is about budgeting and control, not about changing the legal status of a payment method.
5) If anything does not match, stop and verify before depositing
If the operator name, the permission type, or the domain does not line up, do not deposit until you have checked the discrepancy. A mismatch can mean you are looking at the wrong brand, an inactive site, or a page that is not the UK-facing operation you thought it was. The safest response is simple: leave the site, re-check the register, and compare the exact domain again. Do not rely on screenshots, social media posts, or a footer badge alone.
If you are worried about gambling more broadly, use protections rather than trying to push through uncertainty. GAMSTOP is the multi-operator self-exclusion scheme for Great Britain, and bank blocks or blocking software can support it. If you need support, GamCare provides help and the National Gambling Helpline is 0808 8020 133. If you are in immediate danger, call 999. These are support steps, not ways to evade checks or rules.
Methodology and limits of this guide
This guide is based on checked public-source facts only. It does not claim live testing, and it does not invent casino ratings, fees, limits, bonuses, payout speeds or launch dates. Where a casino’s acceptance of Revolut is not confirmed by a primary source, treat that as unverified rather than assumed. In this area, absence of evidence is not evidence of acceptance.
We also do not claim that a Great Britain licence automatically makes every rule the same across the UK. Northern Ireland is separate in law, so readers should not treat “UK-focused” as a blanket legal statement. Finally, this site is independent from Revolut and is not a casino, not a financial adviser, and does not provide live contact or controller details because none were supplied. Check the regulator, then check the exact site you are using.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to check a UK casino licence?
Search the Gambling Commission public register, find the legal operator name, and confirm the licence is active for remote gambling. Then match that entry to the exact website domain before you deposit.
Does a casino footer badge prove it is licensed?
No. Footer badges and logos are only clues. The register entry is the authoritative check, because marketing pages can be copied or outdated. Always compare the legal entity and the domain.
Why does the exact domain matter so much?
Because one operator can use more than one website address. The LeoVegas example shows why: the active UK .co.uk domain is not the same thing as a separate .com address, so each must be checked.
Can I use a licence check to work out payment methods?
Only partly. Payment logos may suggest options, but they do not confirm licence status or whether a specific payment route is allowed. For example, credit-card gambling is prohibited for online casino play in Great Britain.
What should I do if the details do not match?
Stop and verify again before depositing. If the operator, permission type or domain does not line up, do not assume it is safe. If you need support, GAMSTOP and GamCare are available, and 999 is for immediate danger.