The role of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)
Remote gambling for players in Great Britain is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The casinos highlighted on Midnight Atlas Collective are intended to be operators that hold a valid licence and are authorised to offer their services to customers in Great Britain.
What the UKGC is responsible for
The UKGC is the public body responsible for licensing and regulating commercial gambling in Great Britain, including online casinos, betting sites, and certain software providers.
In broad terms, the Commission aims to ensure that:
- gambling is conducted in a fair, open and transparent way;
- children and vulnerable people are protected from harm or exploitation; and
- crime is kept out of gambling-related activities.
Operators must comply with licence conditions and codes of practice, covering topics such as safer-gambling tools, customer checks, anti-money-laundering controls and marketing standards.
Why licence checks matter
Before you register or deposit with any online casino, it is important to confirm that the brand is properly licensed for Great Britain and that you are in a location where it is allowed to offer its services.
A licence does not remove risk, and it does not guarantee that every experience will be perfect. However, it does mean the operator is subject to regulatory oversight and can be required to address issues in line with UK rules.
Licence details and public register entries can be viewed directly on the official UKGC website. We recommend checking there for the most up-to-date information.
Our position as an information site
Midnight Atlas Collective is not part of the UK Gambling Commission, and we do not provide regulatory services. We are an independent information site that links to third-party operators. We do not run games, process bets, or hold player balances.
Any listings, descriptions or summaries on our pages are based on information available at the time of writing and may change. The binding terms and conditions are always those published by the casino itself.
If you believe an operator is breaching its obligations, the appropriate channel is to follow the casino’s complaints process and, where applicable, escalate to the relevant alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider or seek guidance from the UKGC.
Safer gambling and support
The UK regulatory framework emphasises safer gambling. Licensed operators are expected to make tools like deposit limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion straightforward to find and use.
If gambling is starting to affect your wellbeing, finances or relationships, it is important to pause and ask for help. Support and advice are available from independent organisations.
In Great Britain, you can speak to BeGambleAware.org or call 0808 8020 133 for confidential support and information.
Important reminders
This page is for general information only and does not replace official guidance from the UK Gambling Commission or professional legal advice. Regulations and operator status can change, so always refer to official sources for the most current details.
Gambling should be treated as a form of paid entertainment, not a way to solve financial problems. The safest decision is not to gamble at all. If you choose to play, keep control of your time and spend, and never use money you cannot afford to lose.