Casino review
Hollywin review: described as UK-licensed, but not on the register
Hollywin is sometimes called UK-licensed, but it runs on a Curacao licence and the Gambling Commission register has no entry for it.
Our verdict
No GB licenceHollywin runs under Curacao licence OGL/2024/161/0191 through Stable Tech N.V. and is not on the Gambling Commission register, despite UK-licensed claims elsewhere.
Worth knowing
- No Gambling Commission licence or register entry
- Described as UK-licensed on pages the register does not support
- Not covered by GAMSTOP
- No approved ADR for disputes
Plenty of pages call Hollywin casino UK-licensed, yet the Gambling Commission has never licensed it. It is run by Stable Tech N.V., a Curacao company, under Curacao licence OGL/2024/161/0191, and the GB register has no account, trading name or domain for either name. This Hollywin review is mainly about that gap between what affiliate pages aimed at UK readers say and what the register shows.
The claim versus the register
The Gambling Commission publishes its register as searchable pages and as downloadable files listing every business, trading name and domain. Searching those lists for Hollywin, hollywin.com or Stable Tech N.V. returns nothing. A brand that is genuinely licensed for Great Britain appears there with an account number, a legal name, a status such as Active, and the activities it may offer. When a review says "UK-licensed" and the register shows no entry, the register is the source to trust.
Reading a licence statement properly
Licensed businesses must show their status on the site, usually in the footer, in words close to "licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number" followed by the number. Three checks settle the question:
- search that number on the register;
- confirm the status is Active and that Casino is among the activities;
- make sure the domain you are on is listed for that business.
A Curacao number, however official it looks, does not pass the first step. The guide to checking a casino's UK licence walks through each step.
What changes for you on a site like Hollywin
The Commission is clear that GB protections apply only if the business holds its licence. Without one, a player in Great Britain has no GAMSTOP link, no £5 slot stake limit (£2 for ages 18 to 24), no 10x wagering cap, no credit card ban and no approved ADR provider. The Commission also warns that unlicensed sites can hold back payouts and leave personal data at risk.
If you want to stop
Gambling is for adults aged 18 and over. GAMSTOP blocks every licensed GB site for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years, and GamCare's blocking software advice covers sites beyond it. Support is listed on the responsible gambling page.
On the Gambling Commission register
No matching register entry was found for this brand.
Questions readers ask
Is Hollywin UK-licensed?
No. Despite claims on some pages, the Gambling Commission register has no account, trading name or domain for Hollywin or Stable Tech N.V.
Is Hollywin legit?
Its Curacao licence, OGL/2024/161/0191, is real enough in Curacao. In Great Britain it confers nothing, because only a Commission licence authorises gambling here.
Is there a Hollywin no deposit bonus?
No Hollywin promotion is described here. A bonus from a Curacao-licensed site sits outside the GB rules on wagering and clear terms.
Who runs Hollywin?
Stable Tech N.V., a company in Curacao, under licence OGL/2024/161/0191. Neither the company nor hollywin.com appears in the Gambling Commission lists of businesses, trading names or domains.