Published: 11 September 2026
Last reviewed: 11 September 2026
Gambling involves financial risk and can cause serious harm.
MGA Reviews provides industry reporting, regulatory information and technology tools. We do not operate gambling services, accept bets, hold player funds or provide gambling accounts. Our content and Licence Checker should not be interpreted as encouragement to gamble.
What a licence check means
An active licence result indicates that a matching authorisation appeared active in the relevant regulatory source when the information was last checked. It does not guarantee that a service is suitable, legal in the user’s location, free from financial risk or endorsed by MGA Reviews.
Gambling is not a way to make money
Gambling outcomes are uncertain. Never gamble with money required for housing, food, bills, debt repayments, education or other essential expenses. Do not borrow money to gamble or attempt to recover losses by gambling more.
Practical safeguards
- Set fixed spending and time limits in advance.
- Do not chase losses.
- Avoid gambling while distressed, intoxicated or under pressure.
- Use deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion tools.
- Review account statements and transaction history.
- Take regular breaks.
Signs of gambling-related harm
- Spending more time or money than intended.
- Hiding gambling from other people.
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble.
- Chasing previous losses.
- Missing bills or financial commitments.
- Gambling interfering with work, relationships or sleep.
- Feeling anxious, distressed or unable to stop.
Support
United Kingdom: GamCare and GAMSTOP
Sweden: Spelpaus
United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
International: Gambling Therapy
If you are in immediate danger or believe you may harm yourself or someone else, contact your local emergency service immediately.
Underage gambling
MGA Reviews is not directed at children. Gambling services must not be used by anyone below the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction.
Commercial relationships
Commercial relationships do not change our commitment to clear licensing information, risk warnings and responsible-gambling resources. We will not knowingly describe gambling as a reliable source of income or suggest that losses can be recovered through further gambling.