UK Live Casinos

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The Impact of Regulation

The net result of these two changes saw loads of Casino Operators leave the UK market. The ones that wished to remain had to apply for a licence and pay the Tax.

The regulations were introduced to provide greater player protection, but there are some that suggest it’s just another cash cow for the government.

If you’re a UK resident and play online you will have noticed some of the regulations creeping into the casino operations. While this list is not exhaustive (you can read more on the commissions’ website), it will give you a flavour of the changes:

• Stricter rules for KYC (Know your Customer)
• The removal of auto spins features on slot machines.
• Making it easier for players to self-exclude from playing.
• To set deposit limits.
• The ability to set play time reminders.

Is the change positive?

I’d say Yes. Regulation has to be a good thing if there is a central body deciding on a set of rules and then monitoring them. While not everyone was a fan as some of the well-known brands just disappeared we have seen the regulations in action. A number of operators have had their licenses suspended and fines dished out for non-compliance.

There is also a better framework in place for dealing with player complaints, with the development of a network of independent arbitrators being formed to provide this service.

Unfortunately, since the introduction, there have been a number of online casinos that have gone out of business. Whilst the regulations required casinos to ring fence players monies for this very issue, the reality of being able to payout was different and most players lost their money. 

UK Live Casinos for British Players

Not all Live Casino suppliers have UK Licenses. British players are therefore restricted to games from the operators below.

• Actual Gaming – Streams live games from the tables of land-based casinos in Dublin.
• Evolution Gaming – 8 Live Games streamed from Studios in Riga and Malta.
• Extreme Live Gaming – 3 Live Games streamed from studios in Brentford, London.
• MediaLive – 3 Live Games streamed from studios in Gibraltar.
• Microgaming – 5 Live Games streamed from Studios in Canada and the Philippines.
• Playtech – 7 Games streamed from studios in Latvia & Philippines.
• NetEnt – 2 Games streamed from studios in Malta.

The UK market is something that I know the most about. I’ve lived in the UK all my life and as you’ll see from my About page I have a real interest in Land Based and live casinos.

There are some casinos that don’t hold a UK License still targeting UK players. Most are based offshore and pay no tax to the government.

It’s not illegal to play at these sites, in fact, I have some of the more reputable ones listed on this site.  It’s up to the Commission to go after these casinos and censure them if they’re able.

So in my experience are the best UK Live Casinos currently providing live casino games to UK residents.

Casino	Stakes	Dedicated Tables	Software	Bonus	Countries Accepted	Play
	Blackjack £3 – £5k Baccarat £1 – £2.5k Roulette £0.10 – £50k Casino Hold Em £0.50-£2.5k 3 Card Poker £1.00 – £10k Caribbean Stud Poker £1 – £3k Ultimate Texas Holdem £0.50 – £500. Dreamcatcher £0.10 – £1k.		Evolution	£20 no deposit for land based customers £20 deposit bonus of £20 Up to £500 cash back in the 1st month Bonuses cannot be used on Live Casino though.		Play now
	Blackjack 0.50 – 500 Roulette 0.10 – 50k Baccarat 5 – 500 Casino Hold’em 1 – 50 3 Card Poker 1 – 300 Caribbean Stud Poker 1 – 250 Ultimate Texas Hold’em 0.50 – 250 Dreamcatcher 0.10 – 1k		Evolution	100% Welcome bonus up to £1000. Casino Hold’em not included.		Play now
	Blackjack £0.50 – £5k Baccarat £1 – £35k Roulette £0.50 – £75k Casino Hold Em £0.50 – £7.5k. 3 Card Poker £1 – £10k. Caribbean Stud Poker £1 – £3k. Ultimate Texas Holdem £0.50 – £500. Dreamcatcher £0.10 – £2.5k.		Evolution Extreme Live Gaming NetEnt	4 Deposit Bonuses matched up to £1500.		Play now
	Blackjack £1 – £7,500 Baccarat £5 – £5,000 Roulette £0.10 – £10000 Casino Hold’em £1- £50 Sic Bo £1 – £1000 Hi-Lo £1 – £1000 3 Card Brag £5 – £500		Playtech	Play with £10, get £10.		Play now
	Blackjack £5 – £5k Baccarat £1 – £10k Roulette £0.10 – £1k Casino Hold Em £1- £3k 3 Card Poker £1 – £3k Caribbean Stud Poker £1 – £3k		Evolution	1st Deposit – 100% match up to £250 2nd Deposit – 25% Match up to £250 3rd Deposit – 50% Match up to £500.		Play now
	Blackjack 0.50 – 10k Roulette 0.10 – 500k Baccarat 1 – 25k Casino Hold’em 0.50 – 7.5k 3 Card Poker 1 – 10k Caribbean Stud Poker 1 – 3k Ultimate Texas Hold’em 1 – 1k Dreamcatcher 0.10 – 2.5k		Evolution Playtech	Deposit more than £25, turn over 8 times to claim £25.		Play now
	Blackjack £5 – £300 Baccarat £2.50 – £150 Roulette £0.25 – £25 Casino Hold Em £0.50 – £50 Sic Bo £5 – £200 Hi Lo – £1 – £10 3 Card Brag £2 -£50		Playtech	100% up to £100 Minimum £10 Deposit to qualify		Play now
	Blackjack £5 – £5k Baccarat £1 – £2k Roulette £1.00 – £100k Casino Hold Em £0.50 – £4k 3 Card Poker £1.00 – £10k Caribbean Stud Poker £1 – £3k. Ultimate Texas Hold’em £1 – £1k. Dreamcatcher £0.10 – £5k.		Evolution NetEnt	100% Welcome bonus up to £200		Play now
	Blackjack £5 – £2.5k Baccarat £10 – £15k Roulette £0.10 – £50k Casino Holdem £0.50 – £1.5k 3 Card Poker £1 – £10k Caribbean Stud Poker £1 – £1.5k Ultimate Texas Hold’em £0.50 – £500.		Evolution Extreme Live Gaming	Wager £500 and you will get £25 back. Wager another £1500 and you get £50 back. Wager another £3000 and you get £100 back.		Play now
	Blackjack £5 – £5k Baccarat £1 – £10k Roulette £0.10 – £1k Casino Hold’em £1 – £3k 3 Card Poker £1.00 – £5k Ultimate Texas Hold’em £0.50 – £500 Caribbean Stud Poker £1 – £1.5k Dreamcatcher £0.10 – £10k.		Evolution	100% Welcome Bonus up to £25 with 35 x wagering requirements.		Play now
	Blackjack £0.50 – £5k Baccarat £1 – £10k Roulette £0.50 – £75k Casino Hold Em £0.50 – £1.5k. 3 Card Poker £1 – £2.5k. Caribbean Stud Poker £1 – £1k. Ultimate Texas Holdem £0.50 – £250. Dreamcatcher £0.10 – £2.5k.		Evolution Authentic Gaming NetEnt	10% Cash Back or 100% match up to £300.		Play now