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UK Licensed Gambling Operators Registered Abroad

Discover which casino, bingo and betting companies hold UK Gambling Commission licenses but are registered in offshore jurisdictions like Malta, Gibraltar, Cyprus and the Isle of Man.

1526
Active Gambling Sites
Operated from Offshore
144
Offshore Operators
With Active UK Licenses
10
Foreign Countries
Hosting UK Licensed Sites

Gambling Operators by Country

Malta

70 active operators

1037
Active Sites
Total Operators
441
Total Sites
1133

Cyprus

5 active operators

200
Active Sites
Total Operators
7
Total Sites
255

Ireland

14 active operators

130
Active Sites
Total Operators
19
Total Sites
248

Gibraltar

32 active operators

119
Active Sites
Total Operators
51
Total Sites
249

Denmark

2 active operators

11
Active Sites
Total Operators
3
Total Sites
26

Isle of Man

9 active operators

8
Active Sites
Total Operators
33
Total Sites
38

Bulgaria

4 active operators

6
Active Sites
Total Operators
5
Total Sites
6

South Africa

4 active operators

6
Active Sites
Total Operators
5
Total Sites
6

Switzerland

1 active operators

5
Active Sites
Total Operators
2
Total Sites
5

Germany

3 active operators

4
Active Sites
Total Operators
9
Total Sites
8

Largest Offshore Gambling Operators

Operator Country City Sites
ProgressPlay Limited Cyprus Limassol 143
Broadway Gaming Ireland DF Limited Ireland Dublin 96
Skill On Net Limited Cyprus Limassol 56
Grace Media (Gibraltar) Limited Gibraltar Gibraltar 38
AG Communications Limited Malta St Julians 35
White Hat Gaming Limited Malta MOSTA 32
Apollo Entertainment Limited Malta TA' XBIEX XBX 1011 27
Boylesports Enterprise Ireland Dundalk Co Louth 21
888 UK Limited Gibraltar GIBRALTAR 16
LC International Limited Gibraltar GIBRALTAR 13
Gamesys Operations Limited Gibraltar Gibraltar 12
Happytiger ApS Denmark Aalborg 11
L & L Europe Limited Malta MOSTA 10
BV Gaming Limited Gibraltar GIBRALTAR 10
Betway Limited Malta GZIRA 9
Broadway Gaming Limited Ireland Dublin 8
Netbet Enterprises Limited Malta Birkirkara 7
LeoVegas Gaming PLC Malta Sliema 6
Bonne Terre Gaming Limited Gibraltar Gibraltar 6
Anakatech Interactive Limited Bulgaria Sofia 6

Why Are Gambling Companies Registered Offshore?

Many gambling operators with UK Gambling Commission licenses choose to register their companies in offshore jurisdictions such as Malta, Gibraltar, Cyprus, and the Isle of Man. While these companies must comply with UKGC regulations to serve UK customers, their corporate registration determines their tax obligations and regulatory oversight.

Malta Registered Gambling Companies

Malta is the largest offshore hub for UK licensed gambling operators, with 1037 active gambling sites operated by Malta-registered companies. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is one of the most respected regulators globally, and Malta offers favourable corporate tax rates for gaming companies.

Gibraltar Licensed Casinos

Gibraltar is home to 119 UK licensed gambling sites. Gibraltar's Gaming Commission has a strong reputation, and the jurisdiction offers political stability and favourable business conditions for gaming operators.

Cyprus Gambling Operators

Cyprus has emerged as a growing hub for gambling companies, with 200 active gambling sites. Many operators choose Cyprus for its EU membership, favourable tax regime, and skilled workforce in the gaming sector.

Regulatory Transparency

While offshore registration is legal and common in the gambling industry, transparency about company ownership and registration is important for consumers. All operators on this page must maintain valid UK Gambling Commission licenses and comply with UK consumer protection standards, regardless of where they are registered.