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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.

1870
Active Gambling Sites
Operated from Offshore
221
Offshore Operators
With Active UK Licenses
10
Foreign Countries
Hosting UK Licensed Sites

Gambling Operators by Country

Malta

98 active operators

1101
Active Sites
Total Operators
442
Total Sites
1128

Guernsey

3 active operators

230
Active Sites
Total Operators
3
Total Sites
235

Cyprus

4 active operators

217
Active Sites
Total Operators
6
Total Sites
246

Ireland

18 active operators

134
Active Sites
Total Operators
21
Total Sites
249

Gibraltar

36 active operators

134
Active Sites
Total Operators
48
Total Sites
243

Isle of Man

27 active operators

25
Active Sites
Total Operators
39
Total Sites
41

Denmark

2 active operators

11
Active Sites
Total Operators
3
Total Sites
26

Germany

5 active operators

6
Active Sites
Total Operators
9
Total Sites
8

Bulgaria

5 active operators

6
Active Sites
Total Operators
5
Total Sites
6

USA

23 active operators

6
Active Sites
Total Operators
30
Total Sites
8

Largest Offshore Gambling Operators

Operator Country City Sites
Jumpman Gaming Limited Guernsey Alderney 230
ProgressPlay Limited Cyprus Limassol 159
Broadway Gaming Ireland DF Limited Ireland DUBLIN 96
AG Communications Limited Malta SLIEMA 70
Skill On Net Limited Cyprus Limassol 57
White Hat Gaming Limited Malta MOSTA 38
Grace Media (Gibraltar) Limited Gibraltar Gibraltar 37
Apollo Entertainment Limited Malta Ta´Xbiex 27
Boylesports Enterprise Ireland Dundalk Co Louth 21
888 UK Limited Gibraltar GIBRALTAR 19
LC International Limited Gibraltar GIBRALTAR 14
TGP Europe Limited Isle of Man Douglas 14
Betway Limited Malta GZIRA 13
Genesis Global Limited Malta - 13
Gamesys Operations Limited Gibraltar Gibraltar 12
L & L Europe Limited Malta MOSTA 11
Happytiger ApS Denmark Aalborg 11
BV Gaming Limited Gibraltar GIBRALTAR 10
SCGO Limited Malta ST. JULIANS 9
Broadway Gaming Limited Ireland Dublin 8

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 1101 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 134 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 217 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.