Gambling Commissioner licence: what it means, how to check it, licensed casinos
Gibraltar's gambling regulator, supervising Gibraltar-licensed online casino, betting and B2B operators under the Gambling Act 2025.
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About the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner (Gambling Division, HM Government of Gibraltar)
Gibraltar's regulatory structure goes back to the Gambling Act 2005, which came into force on 26 October 2006. That Act set out two roles: a Licensing Authority, which grants licences, and a Gambling Commissioner, which regulates licence holders. Both are supported by the Gambling Division of HM Government of Gibraltar.
The Gambling Act 2025 replaced the 2005 Act on 1 April 2026, apart from sections 55 to 77, which were held back for later. The new law looks at where an operation is actually managed rather than where its servers sit, requires a real economic presence in Gibraltar, extends licensing to marketing and other support services, and gives the Commissioner a wider set of sanctions, with a new Gambling Appeals Tribunal. Licence holders under the old Act were carried over to the new one.
The register lists four categories: B2C remote gambling operators, a single non-remote casino, B2B remote suppliers and gambling operator support services. For players, the Commissioner reviews unresolved complaints after the operator's own process is exhausted, although customers in the UK are normally sent to UK complaint and ADR routes.
To check a licence, open the Register of Licence Holders on gamblingdivision.gov.gi. Each entry gives the company name, its licence type and a document listing the brands it is approved to run.
Recent changes
18 March 2026: Gibraltar's Parliament passed the new Gambling Bill. 1 April 2026: the Gambling Act 2025 came into operation (Legal Notice 2026/064), except sections 55 to 77. Existing licence holders are carried over under the new Act, new licence categories (such as marketing support services) have six months from commencement to get licensed, licensing decisions sit with the Minister as Licensing Authority and supervision with the Gambling Commissioner, and the regulator now publishes prediction market authorisations.
Gambling Commissioner licence facts
| Country | Gibraltar |
|---|---|
| Law | Gambling Act 2025, in force 1 April 2026 (except sections 55 to 77), replacing the Gambling Act 2005 |
| Licenses | online casino, online sports betting, betting intermediaries, B2B gaming supply, gambling marketing and support services, land-based casino, prediction markets |
| Licence types | B2C Remote Gambling Operator (Bookmaker, Gaming Operator, Betting Intermediary), B2C Non-Remote Operator, B2B Remote Gambling Operator (Gambling Services, Software Supplier, B2B Bookmaker), Gambling Operator Support Services, Prediction Market Authorisation |
| Market | Licences a small group of operators run from Gibraltar that serve players in many countries |
| Player protection | Players can refer unresolved complaints to the Commissioner once the operator's own process is exhausted. The Commissioner can require licence holders to change systems or review how they handled a complaint. |
| Complaints | Complain to the operator in writing first. If there is no satisfactory answer after about two weeks and the operator's process is exhausted, email a Complaint Resolution Request Form to gccomplaints@gibraltar.gov.gi. UK customers are normally directed to UK complaint and ADR routes. The Commissioner cannot order redress on its own. |
| Licence register | gamblingdivision.gov.gi/licence-holders |
| Website | www.gamblingdivision.gov.gi |
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Gambling Commissioner licence FAQ
How do I check if a casino holds a Gibraltar licence?
Open the Register of Licence Holders on gamblingdivision.gov.gi. Find the company, then open its list of approved brands to confirm the casino you use is covered.
What law applies to Gibraltar gambling licences?
The Gambling Act 2025, which came into operation on 1 April 2026, except sections 55 to 77. It replaced the Gambling Act 2005, which had been in force since 26 October 2006.
Did existing Gibraltar licences stay valid under the new Act?
Yes. The Gambling Division says existing licence holders are carried over under the new Act. Businesses in the new licence categories have six months from commencement to obtain a licence.
How do I complain about a Gibraltar-licensed operator?
Complain to the operator in writing first and keep records. If the operator's process is exhausted and you are still unhappy, email the Complaint Resolution Request Form to gccomplaints@gibraltar.gov.gi. Customers in the UK are normally directed to UK complaint and ADR routes.
Who is the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner?
The Gambling Commissioner is Gibraltar's gambling regulator. It supervises licence holders, while the Minister acting as Licensing Authority decides on licence applications. Both are supported by the Gambling Division.
Which casinos on CasinoHub hold a Gambling Commissioner licence?
2 casinos with a CasinoHub page list a Gambling Commissioner licence, including 888 Casino, Unibet. Each casino page shows the licence details we checked.
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Researched by Konrad van Daath, checked 7 November 2026. Facts come from public sources (gibraltarlaws.gov.gi, gamblingdivision.gov.gi, gibraltar.gov.gi, chronicle.gi). Always confirm a licence in the regulator's own register. Gambling is for adults only and can be addictive; play responsibly.
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