Yes. On the Gambling Commission’s register read on 18 October 2026, tombola.co.uk is listed under Tombola (International) Plc, which holds an active remote licence for betting (virtual events), casino.
| Status on the register | Listed · domain status: Active |
|---|---|
| Licensee | Tombola (International) Plc · account 38613 |
| Active remote licences | 038613-R-319397-016 · Betting (virtual events), Casino |
| Brand domains on the register | tombola.co.uk |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2025 | Tombola (International) Plc (38613) | Financial penalty — «a financial penalty of £184,500» | Decision |
Rules that apply on tombola
- 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
Tombola (International) Plc declares 4 domains on the register in total.
Previous and next in the register (alphabetical)
Frequently asked questions
Is tombola legal in the UK?
Yes. tombola.co.uk is on the Gambling Commission’s public register (read on 18 October 2026) under Tombola (International) Plc, with an active remote licence for betting (virtual events), casino.
Who owns tombola’s UK licence?
The register lists Tombola (International) Plc (account 38613).
Has tombola been fined by the Gambling Commission?
The register of regulatory actions lists 1 action against the account(s) behind tombola; the most recent is dated 21 July 2025 (Financial penalty). The table above links each decision.
Is tombola on GAMSTOP?
Every online operator licensed by the Gambling Commission must participate in GAMSTOP, and tombola is licensed. How GAMSTOP works.
Do I pay tax on winnings from tombola?
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 tombola?
To the licensee first (Tombola (International) Plc), 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.