The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is the regulator responsible for overseeing most forms of gambling in Great Britain. The casinos we highlight on Northern Quarry Collective – including BetTarget, Griffon Casino and Karamba – state that they are licensed and regulated by the UKGC for customers in Great Britain.
What the UKGC is there to do
The UKGC’s role is to ensure that gambling in Great Britain is:
- Fair – games and systems must not be rigged or manipulated;
- Safe – operators must follow strict rules on player protection and checks;
- Open – information must be presented clearly, without misleading claims;
- Socially responsible – operators must provide tools and support for safer gambling.
Why a UKGC licence matters
When a casino is licensed and regulated by the UKGC for Great Britain, it has to meet detailed requirements on:
- Customer identity and age verification;
- Protection of customer funds;
- Fair game design and testing;
- Transparent bonus and promotion rules;
- Safer gambling tools and interactions;
- Complaint handling and dispute options.
A UKGC licence does not guarantee that a particular casino or offer will suit you, but it does provide a higher level of regulatory oversight compared with many unlicensed or offshore sites.
How to check an operator’s licence
Never rely only on a logo or a short line of text. To confirm licence details, use the official UKGC public register:
UKGC Public Register – gamblingcommission.gov.uk
On that page you can search by operator name, brand, or licence number and see the current status and any regulatory actions the Commission has taken.
If you have a concern about a casino
Northern Quarry Collective cannot intervene in disputes between you and any operator. If you have a concern about:
- How an account, bonus or promotion has been handled;
- Delays or issues with withdrawals;
- Safer-gambling interactions or checks;
- Misleading or unclear information on an operator’s website;
you should first raise it directly with the casino’s customer support. If it cannot be resolved, you may be able to escalate via their named Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider and, where appropriate, seek further guidance from the UKGC’s published resources.
Our position and limitations
Northern Quarry Collective is an independent information site. We do not:
- Hold a gambling licence or offer gambling products;
- Handle deposits, withdrawals or balances;
- Have access to your casino accounts or personal details held by operators;
- Make decisions on disputes, bonuses or payments.