❔| Is it legal to bet on eSports in the UK?

As long as you’re at a legal age, it is indeed!

❔| What is the legal minimum age to bet on eSports in the UK?

For all online gambling in the UK, including betting on eSports, the minimum age is 18. This is also the age that bookmakers usually require you to be to be allowed playing with them. Betting at a younger age than this is a criminal offence so if you’ve not turned 18 yet we highly recommend you to wait a few years before starting your eSports betting journey.

❔| How does eBetFinder select eSport betting sites for the list?

Being active in the industry for quite some time, we have a pretty good idea of which the best eSport operators are which of course have been the obvious choices to list. On top of this many brands are reaching out to us asking to get added. Far from everyone makes the list, but if they bring something of value they are added. This way we actually don’t have to actively look for new eSport bookies, but they are coming to us.

❔| Am I allowed to bet with more than one UK operator at the same time?

Of course! In fact, you should sign up with more than one. Not only are you able to take part of more welcome offers that are usually very valuable, but you’ll also receive promotional offers send out to you and using bonuses is a great way to increase the chances of making a profit.

If you want to be really picky about making the most money out of your experience, having an account with several operators will also allow you to compare odds and pick out the best ones.

❔| Why is the operator requesting an ID and other personal information from me?

This is part of something that is called KYC (Know Your Customer). Basically all licensed operators have a bunch of laws and regulations that they have to follow to be allowed offering their services. This is to prevent fraud and money laundering from happening and to do that all players have to be identified. That’s why you’re required to send in a copy of your ID and sometimes a proof of address and a proof of your deposit method as well.

This may be a bit inconvenient, but is very important and if you’re ever worried about sending in these documents – don’t be. As long as you’re playing with a licensed and trustworthy operator everything is stored safely.

❔| I found a site with a godly deposit bonus. They don’t have a UK gambling license but they accept UK players. Should I trust them?

Sometimes yes and sometimes no. If you want to be able to file a complaint and receive full support from the UK gambling commission in case you would get in a dispute with an operator, it’s crucial that they have a UK license.

However, this doesn’t mean that an operator that hasn’t got one can’t be trusted. If the bookie has no license at all you should probably stay away because chances are that something fishy is going on, but if they have one from MGA, Curacao or any other regulator they are likely safe.

Our best recommendation would be to look up the license (usually found at the footer of the page) and then get a feel of the website. Have a chat with the customer support and see if texts are nicely structured and grammatically correct. If it’s a high quality website you’re probably good to go, but if a lot of things are off it might be better to stay away.

Should it be one of our listed sites that you’re betting with and you signed up through us, we always guarantee your safety. If you ever need help just send us an e-mail to [email protected]

❔| Can I set up a gambling deposit limit on my account

Yes, no problem! All licensed operators are required to have this included so it should be easily found under your account setting. Usually you can choose to set a daily, weekly or monthly limit.

❔| I have self-excluded myself. How do I open up my account again?

Unfortunately you can’t, but this will automatically re-open once the self-exclusion is over. Unlike time our periods that can be specifically set by you, a self-exclusion is always lasting for six months. If a bookmaker is licensed under UK regulations it’s extremely important that they follow this and there is no way they will re-open your account even though you request it.

❔| Can i bet on eSports in UK from my mobile?

Of course! These days betting from a mobile device should be possible to do at any bookmaker. Some also have a mobile app developed which makes the betting experience an even better one.

❔| I just created my account and accepted a bonus. I can’t play casino. Do I need to create a new account for that?

This is most likely due to the fact that the bonus you’re taking part of is only made for betting. This means that your entire balance has been locked for this type of gambling and before being able to play casino games or any other products you would either have to fulfill the wagering requirement that the bonus comes with or cancel it.

We highly recommend that you refrain from creating another account as having multiple ones is never allowed and get you in trouble.

❔| Except for sportsbook and casino, what other products can I expect to find at a UK operator?

With some operators this is all you’ll find and for most people this is actually more than enough as casino games include slots, table games and video pokers. You are however able to find UK bookies that offer bingo games and a poker client as well, which Unibet is a perfect example of. As you may already know, these are both very social games that are enjoyed together with other players.

❔| Do I have to pay taxes on my winnings?

As long as you’re playing with a UK licensed site you fortunately don’t have to pay any tax on any of the winnings you make. This means that you’re able to play with the safe knowledge of knowing that everything you earn is yours to keep.

It is however important to note that if you’re based outside the UK and choose to gamble, it’s not the UK tax laws that apply, but the laws in the country that you’re currently living in.

❔| The betting site I signed up with also offers mobile gambling. Do they need a specific license for that?

They don’t need a specific license for it, but if they are promoting eSport betting, casino games or other online gambling products in the UK they are required to possess a license which has been issued by the UK Gambling Commission.

❔| Which is the best payment method when gambling?

We would have to go with PayPal on this one! Not only does this payment platform allow you to make deposits without ever providing any sensitive details, but your withdrawals are also instant once the bookmaker’s payment department has processed it. Full security and money quickly received – it doesn’t get much better than that.