Yes. On the Gambling Commission’s register read on 18 October 2026, betfair.com is listed under Betfair Casino Limited, PPB Counterparty Services Limited, PPB Entertainment Limited and PPB Games Limited, which hold an active remote licence for betting (real events), betting (virtual events), casino, pool betting.
| Status on the register | Listed · domain status: Active |
|---|---|
| Licensees | PPB Games Limited · account 39411 PPB Entertainment Limited · account 39426 Betfair Casino Limited · account 39435 PPB Counterparty Services Limited · account 39439 |
| Active remote licences | 039411-R-319335-010 · Casino, Pool betting039426-R-319332-026 · Casino039435-R-319329-009 · Casino039439-R-319330-013 · Betting (real events), Betting (virtual events) |
| Brand domains on the register | betfair.com |
| Earliest start date of these licence activities | 1 November 2014 |
Regulatory action on the register
Every action the Gambling Commission lists against the account(s) behind this brand, newest first, with the amount quoted from the decision. Read on 18 October 2026.
| Decision date | Licensee | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 December 2025 | PPB Entertainment Limited (39426) Betfair Casino Limited (39435) PPB Counterparty Services Limited (39439) | Payment in lieu of financial penalty, Public statement and Commission costs — «a total payment in lieu of a financial penalty of £2,000,000» (one decision covering these accounts) | Decision Decision Decision |
Rules that apply on Betfair
- Inviting, causing or permitting a child or young person to gamble is an offence under section 46 of the Gambling Act 2005. Online casino play and betting with a licensed operator are for adults aged 18 and over.
- Since 9 April 2025 the maximum stake on an online slot is £5 per game cycle for adults aged 25 or over, and since 21 May 2025 it is £2 for adults aged 18 to 24. The limits apply to online slots only, not to roulette or blackjack (Gambling Commission guidance).
- Since 19 January 2026 licensed operators cannot attach wagering requirements of more than 10 times to a bonus, and promotions that make you play two or more types of gambling (for example betting and slots) to unlock them are banned (Gambling Commission).
- Every online gambling operator licensed by the Gambling Commission has had to participate in GAMSTOP, the free online self-exclusion scheme, since 31 March 2020.
Same licensee, other domains
Betfair Casino Limited, PPB Counterparty Services Limited, PPB Entertainment Limited and PPB Games Limited declare 7 domains on the register in total, including these brands with a profile.
Previous and next in the register (alphabetical)
Frequently asked questions
Is Betfair legal in the UK?
Yes. betfair.com is on the Gambling Commission’s public register (read on 18 October 2026) under Betfair Casino Limited, PPB Counterparty Services Limited, PPB Entertainment Limited and PPB Games Limited, with an active remote licence for betting (real events), betting (virtual events), casino, pool betting.
Who owns Betfair’s UK licence?
The register lists PPB Games Limited (account 39411); PPB Entertainment Limited (account 39426); Betfair Casino Limited (account 39435); PPB Counterparty Services Limited (account 39439).
Has Betfair been fined by the Gambling Commission?
The register of regulatory actions lists 1 action against the account(s) behind Betfair; the most recent is dated 17 December 2025 (Payment in lieu of financial penalty, Public statement and Commission costs). The table above links each decision.
Is Betfair on GAMSTOP?
Every online operator licensed by the Gambling Commission must participate in GAMSTOP, and Betfair is licensed. How GAMSTOP works.
Do I pay tax on winnings from Betfair?
No. The Gambling Commission states that gambling winnings are tax-free for customers, whatever the amount. Gambling tax in the UK.
How do I complain about Betfair?
To the licensee first (Betfair Casino Limited / PPB Counterparty Services Limited / PPB Entertainment Limited / PPB Games Limited), which has eight weeks to resolve it; then to a free ADR provider. The steps.
Source: Gambling Commission public register of gambling businesses (download) · files dated Sun, 18 Oct 2026, read on 18 October 2026
Official sources
- Gambling Commission — Register of regulatory actions, read on 18 October 2026.
- Gambling Commission — Online slots stake limit guidance (last updated 16 June 2025), read on 18 October 2026.
- Gambling Commission — Gambling promotions to be safer and simpler (last updated 24 July 2025), read on 18 October 2026.
- Gambling Commission — Online operators required to participate in GAMSTOP from March 2020, read on 18 October 2026.