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Field notes

Field notes

Short explainers on how gambling licences, welcome offers and safer gambling tools work in Great Britain. No tips and no predictions, only how things work.

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  1. LicencesReading a register entry, field by fieldWhat the Gambling Commission's public register tells you about a gambling site, and the three things to look for before you sign up.
  2. Offer termsWagering after the 10x capSince 19 January 2026 no casino bonus in Great Britain may ask for more than ten times its value in play. Here is what that means in pounds.
  3. Offer termsFree bets, and what “stake not returned” meansMost sports welcome offers pay out in free bets. The fine print decides what one is actually worth to you.
  4. RulesWhy one offer can no longer mix sport and casinoThe 2026 rule on cross-product promotions, what it covers and how to spot an offer that breaks it.
  5. Safer gamblingSetting a deposit limit you will keepEvery licensed site must let you cap what you put in. A few minutes at sign-up makes the cap do its job.
  6. CoverageWhy this atlas stops at Great BritainThe United Kingdom has two gambling regimes. Our listings follow the one that covers England, Scotland and Wales.