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Credit Card Ban in the UK for Online Casinos

UK Casinos No Longer Accept Credit Cards

British casinos have been barred from accepting credit cards since April 2020, and the ban reaches e-Wallets too. Here is what it covers and why.

Written by: James Awland 17 August 2026

The 10x Wagering Cap: UK Bonus Rules Explained

The new casino bonus rules for UK 2026 limit wagering at 10x and ban mixed-product offers. This blog post explains the biggest changes.

Written by: James Awland 31 July 2026

Vintage fruit machine beside a smartphone showing an online slot

The History of Online Gambling in the UK

Betting shops in 1961, the first online casino software in 1994, UKGC oversight from 2014. The full timeline of how online gambling grew up in the UK.

Written by: James Awland 08 July 2026

Illustration showing the three types of UK gambling affordability checks: source-of-funds, financial vulnerability, and enhanced Financial Risk Assessment

Gambling Affordability Checks: A UK Player’s Guide

Most UK players picture a casino demanding bank statements. The reality is more specific, and less alarming, than the headlines suggest. Here’s what’s in force, what’s still in pilot, and what it means for your account.