Yes. On the Gambling Commission’s register read on 18 October 2026, spreadex.com is listed under Spreadex Limited, which holds an active remote licence for betting (real events), betting (virtual events).
| Status on the register | Listed · domain status: Active |
|---|---|
| Licensee | Spreadex Limited · account 8835 |
| Active remote licences | 008835-R-104580-022 · Betting (real events), Betting (virtual events) |
| Brand domains on the register | spreadex.com |
| Earliest start date of these licence activities | 1 January 2009 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2025 | Spreadex Limited (8835) | Conditions attached to the licence, Financial penalty, Conditions attached to the licence and Financial penalty — «a financial penalty of £2,022,000» | Decision |
Rules that apply on Spreadex
- 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.
- The £5/£2 stake limits apply to online slots; on sports bets there is no legal stake limit.
- 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
Spreadex Limited declares 1 domains on the register in total.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spreadex legal in the UK?
Yes. spreadex.com is on the Gambling Commission’s public register (read on 18 October 2026) under Spreadex Limited, with an active remote licence for betting (real events), betting (virtual events).
Who owns Spreadex’s UK licence?
The register lists Spreadex Limited (account 8835).
Has Spreadex been fined by the Gambling Commission?
The register of regulatory actions lists 1 action against the account(s) behind Spreadex; the most recent is dated 7 May 2025 (Conditions attached to the licence, Financial penalty, Conditions attached to the licence and Financial penalty). The table above links each decision.
Is Spreadex on GAMSTOP?
Every online operator licensed by the Gambling Commission must participate in GAMSTOP, and Spreadex is licensed. How GAMSTOP works.
Do I pay tax on winnings from Spreadex?
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 Spreadex?
To the licensee first (Spreadex 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.