Remote gambling licence
In Great Britain, an operator needs a licence from the Gambling Commission to provide online gambling facilities to consumers, regardless of where in
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the world the business is based, and likewise whenever any part of its remote gambling equipment is located in Great Britain. Online poker falls under the remote casino operating licence, which covers casino games offered via a website, mobile phone, TV or other online service, alongside roulette, blackjack and online slots. There is a separate remote operating licence for each type of gambling activity an operator wishes to provide, and a software business hosting games only through other operators' platforms may qualify for a distinct host licence instead. Application and annual fees are banded by the operator's annual gross gambling yield, with a revised fee schedule taking effect on 1 October 2026. This licensing regime is Great Britain's; other jurisdictions are not established by the source cited.
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