Avoid
Four searches that lead to unlicensed sites, and the licensed alternative.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- 4 pages.
- Five licensed casinos.
- Scores are published and desk-based.
- Ties are declared.
About this section
Four searches that usually lead to gambling sites without a British licence. Each page explains what the search is really asking for, why no licensed casino offers it, and what the licensed alternative is.
In this section
AvoidCasinos that accept credit cardsNo UK-licensed casino accepts credit cards; the ban has applied since April 2020.AvoidNo verification casinosThere are no licensed no verification casinos in the UK: age and identity must be checked before you play.AvoidBonus buy slotsBonus buy slots are not offered at UK-licensed casinos.AvoidCrypto casinosNone of the five casinos we score accepts cryptocurrency, and a crypto casino bonus almost always comes from a site without a British licence.
The five casinos
| Casino | Welcome offer | Slots and games | Live casino | Payments | Mobile | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 4.3/5 |
| Ladbrokes | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 4.2/5 |
| PlayOJO | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 4.2/5 |
| Casumo | 7.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 4.2/5 |
| 10bet | 6.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 3.8/5 |
Scores are desk-based: they draw on each casino's published terms, the public register and recent independent reviews, not on real-money accounts. Where scores tie we say so and name the tie-break. Offer terms dated 5 October 2026. How we score. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
What is in the avoid section?
Four searches that lead to unlicensed sites, and the licensed alternative.
Are the casinos licensed?
Yes, all five.
How are they scored?
Five categories out of ten.