CoinCasino review: restricted in the UK, no GB licence

Independent listings place the United Kingdom among CoinCasino's restricted markets, and the brand holds no Gambling Commission licence. Review sites report that this crypto-first casino is run by Igloo Ventures SRL, a Costa Rica company, under Anjouan Gaming Board licence ALSI-142311005-FI2.

What CoinCasino says about the UK

Unlike brands that court GB players without a licence, CoinCasino is reported to exclude them. Its restricted list, as published in independent listings, includes the United Kingdom next to the United States, Malta and others, and the Anjouan licensing framework itself names the United Kingdom as an excluded territory. That fits the law: an operator without a Commission licence should not take customers in Great Britain.

CoinCasino review: the register check

The Gambling Commission register files of 2 November 2026 hold no match for CoinCasino or its domain, and no entry for Igloo Ventures SRL. With no account number, there is no GB licence holder and no Commission oversight. Under the Gambling Act 2005 the licence requirement applies to any remote gambling used in Great Britain, so the Anjouan licence does not change this.

Crypto and GB licensing

The Commission treats cryptoassets as a high-risk payment method for money laundering, and treats crypto trading given as a source of funds as a high-risk indicator. Licence applications with a crypto funding element are not considered without a full source-of-funds history. In February 2026 the Commission said it wants to explore crypto as a consumer payment option only after the FCA crypto regime starts, expected 25 October 2027, with no timeline set. A crypto-only casino that takes GB players is, by definition, unlicensed for Great Britain. More on this in the casino payment methods section.

If you hold a CoinCasino account already

An account opened while in Great Britain sits outside every UK protection: there is no GAMSTOP link, no £5 or £2 slot stake limit, no 10x wagering cap on offers, no approved ADR provider and no Commission to complain to. If you want to stop:

• Stop depositing and keep your own records of balances and messages.
• Expect no UK body to step in on a CoinCasino withdrawal dispute.
• Consider blocking software: GamCare names Gamban for phones and computers, with free access for helpline callers.
• Talk to someone: the National Gambling Helpline is free on 0808 8020 133, by phone, live chat or WhatsApp.

Support routes and licence checks

Gambling is for adults aged 18 and over. GAMSTOP covers every GB-licensed gambling site, and the responsible gambling page lists further help. To check any casino yourself, follow how to check a casino's UK licence, or see which brands are licensed in the reviews A-Z.