UK only · 18+ · Updated 30 September 2026

UK online casinos, compared

Five UKGC-licensed casinos, welcome terms quoted in full, and a frank view on each.

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Our top pick this month

Swift Casino

8.8/10 editorial score

100% up to £25 + 100 Free Spins

on Book of Dead, bonus code SWIFT

A £25 deposit takes the whole offer, and 100 spins at 10p is generous.

Min deposit: £10
Wagering: 10x bonus and free spin winnings
Code: SWIFT

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Significant terms: Automatically credited upon deposit. Cancellation can be requested. First Deposit Only. Min. deposit: £10, max. Bonus £25. Maximum amount of Free Spins is 100. Game: Book of Dead, Spin Value: 0.10. WR of 10x Bonus amount and Free Spin winnings amount (only Slots count) within 30 days. Max bet is 10% (min £0.10) of the free spin winnings and bonus amount or £5 (lowest amount applies). Spins must be used and/or Bonus must be claimed before using deposited funds. Bonus Policy applies.

Gilded Reels is an independent comparison site for adults in the United Kingdom. We read the small print so the headline number doesn't do the talking, and every offer below shows its significant terms right next to the button.

Licences checked on the Gambling Commission register
Wagering worked through in pounds on every review
No pop-ups, no countdowns

The rest of the shortlist

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The Online Casino

8.6/10 editorial score

100% Bonus up to £50 + 20 Free Spins

on Big Bass Bonanza

A broad 2,000+ game lobby and 24/7 live support, with a capped £50 match.

Min deposit: £10
Wagering: 10x bonus, 10x free spin winnings
Code: None needed

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Significant terms: New Players Only. Wager from real balance first. 10x wager the bonus money within 30 days and 10X wager any winnings from the free spins within 7 days. Contribution varies per game. Available on selected games only. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Bonus offer and any winnings from the offer are valid for 30 days / Free spins and any winnings from the free spins are valid for 7 days from receipt. Max conversion: from the bonus amount: 50 or from free spins: £20. Limited to 5 brands within the network. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses.Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply

Vegas Mobile Casino

8.4/10 editorial score

Welcome Package up to £1,000 + 100 Free Spins

on Starburst & Buffalo Blitz

Familiar UK slots and a two-step package; the headline £1,000 has a £50 conversion cap.

Min deposit: £10
Wagering: 10x bonus, 10x free spin winnings
Code: None needed

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Significant terms: New Players Only. Min Deposit £10 required. Wager from real balance first. 10x wager the bonus money within 30 days and 10X wager any winnings from the free spins within 7 days. Contribution varies per game. Available on selected games only. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Bonus offer and any winnings from the offer are valid for 30 days / Free spins and any winnings from the free spins are valid for 7 days from receipt. Max conversion: £50 the bonus amount or from free spins: £20. Limited to 5 brands within the network. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply

Luna Casino

8.3/10 editorial score

100% up to £50 + 50 Free Spins

on Book of Dead, promo code LUNA

The biggest lobby here at 6000+ games; you need £50 in to take the whole match.

Min deposit: £10
Wagering: 10x bonus and free spin winnings
Code: LUNA

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Significant terms: Automatically credited upon deposit. Cancellation can be requested. First Deposit Only. Min. deposit: £10, max. Bonus £50. Maximum amount of Free Spins is 50. Game: Book of Dead, Spin Value: £0.1. WR of 10x Bonus amount and Free Spin winnings amount (only Slots count) within 30 days. Max bet is 10% (min £0.10) of the free spin winnings and bonus amount or £5 (lowest amount applies). Spins must be used and/or Bonus must be claimed before using deposited funds. Bonuses do not prevent withdrawing deposit balance. Bonus Policy applies.

PlayKasino

8.0/10 editorial score

200 Free Spins

on Book of Dead with a £20 minimum deposit

Spins only: 200 on Book of Dead for £20, with wagering on the winnings alone.

Min deposit: £20
Wagering: 10x free spin winnings
Code: None needed

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Significant terms: First Deposit Only. Min dep. £20. Game: Book of Dead, Spin Value: 0.10, Max Free Spins: 200. WR 10x free spin winnings amount (only Slots count) within 30 days. Max bet is 10% (min 0.10) of the free spin winnings amount or £5 (lowest amount applies). Spins must be used and/or Bonus must be claimed before using deposited funds. Bonuses do not prevent withdrawing deposit balance. *Games are subject to availability. Bonus Policy applies.

Before you claim

A welcome offer is a set of rules as much as a gift. Two minutes with this list tends to save a lot of frustration later.

Read the significant terms under the button. All of them.
Work out the wagering in pounds, not multiples. 10x a £25 bonus is £250 of bets.
Look for a max conversion figure. It caps what the bonus can ever become.
Note the time limits: 30 days for most bonuses here, 7 days for some spin winnings.
Check which games count. Several of these offers are slots only.
Check the payment method. Two brands exclude Skrill and Neteller deposits.
Set a deposit limit before your first deposit, not after a bad session.

Side by side

The same five offers, reduced to the numbers that matter. Tap a name for the full review.

Casino	Welcome offer	Min deposit	Wagering	Code	Operator	Score
1Swift Casino	100% up to £25 + 100 Free Spins	£10	10x bonus and free spin winnings	SWIFT	Skill On Net Ltd	8.8
2The Online Casino	100% Bonus up to £50 + 20 Free Spins	£10	10x bonus, 10x free spin winnings	—	ProgressPlay Limited	8.6
3Vegas Mobile Casino	Welcome Package up to £1,000 + 100 Free Spins	£10	10x bonus, 10x free spin winnings	—	ProgressPlay Limited	8.4
4Luna Casino	100% up to £50 + 50 Free Spins	£10	10x bonus and free spin winnings	LUNA	Skill On Net Ltd	8.3
5PlayKasino	200 Free Spins	£20	10x free spin winnings	—	Skill On Net Ltd	8.0

How the scores work

Each score is our editorial opinion out of ten. We weigh the fairness of the bonus terms most heavily, then licence and operator transparency, game range, how the site handles on a phone, and the account and safer-gambling tools on offer. Scores are not user ratings and they don't predict results. Read the full method.

The games named in these offers

Free spins are always tied to a specific slot. These are the four that come up, and what to expect from each.

Book of Dead

Play'n GO

An Egyptian tomb theme with a free-spins round where one symbol is picked to expand across the reels. Wins tend to arrive in bursts with quiet stretches in between.

Spins at Swift, Luna and PlayKasino

Big Bass Bonanza

Pragmatic Play

A fishing theme. In the bonus round a fisherman symbol collects the cash values on fish symbols, which is where most of the action sits.

Spins at The Online Casino

Starburst

NetEnt

Bright gem symbols, wins that pay both ways, and expanding wilds that trigger a respin. Usually steadier and lighter than the others here.

Spins at Vegas Mobile Casino

Buffalo Blitz

Playtech

A North American plains theme built on many ways to win rather than fixed lines, with a free spins feature that can retrigger.

Spins at Vegas Mobile Casino

More on volatility, stake limits and how spin winnings are wagered in our slots guide.

Questions we're asked most

Anything else? Write to us.

Yes. Every brand here is run by an operator holding a UK Gambling Commission licence: Skill On Net Ltd (account 39326) for Swift, Luna and PlayKasino, and ProgressPlay Limited (account 39335) for The Online Casino and Vegas Mobile. Each review links to the register entry.

Since 19 January 2026, Gambling Commission rules cap wagering on UK casino bonuses at ten times. So the multiple is similar everywhere now, and the differences are in caps, time limits and which games count.

It's the most bonus money that can ever become withdrawable cash, however far the bonus balance grows. At The Online Casino and Vegas Mobile it's £50 from the bonus and £20 from free spins.

No. The terms at Swift and Luna say cancellation can be requested, and you can always simply play with your own deposit. If you don't like a rule, not opting in is a perfectly good choice.

Casinos pay us a commission when someone signs up through our links. It costs you nothing and doesn't change the offer. Our disclosure explains how it relates to the order of the list.

No. Credit cards have been banned for gambling in Great Britain since April 2020. Debit cards and other methods are accepted; each casino's cashier lists what's available.

Play safe

Decide what an evening's play is worth to you before you start, and stop when it's spent. Every UK casino must let you set deposit limits, take a time-out or self-exclude, and GAMSTOP blocks you from all of them at once.

If gambling has stopped being fun, talk to someone. The National Gambling Helpline is free and open 24 hours: 0808 8020 133.

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