Silversands Casino review: Anjouan licence, no UK licence

Silversands Casino is built for South Africa: it prices everything in rand, and its terms say it is licensed and regulated by the Government of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros. It holds no Gambling Commission licence, and the point of this Silversands Casino review is to show why the Anjouan licence does not reach Great Britain.

Operator and licence on paper

The brand does not target Great Britain, and the GB register files of 2 November 2026 hold no business, trading name or domain for it.

Why an Anjouan licence does not reach GB

Under the Gambling Act 2005 an operator needs a Gambling Commission licence whenever its remote gambling is used in Great Britain, wherever its company or servers are located. No other licence substitutes for it. A licence from Anjouan sets the rules the operator agrees to there; it does not bring any of the protections that GB players are owed.

What this Silversands Casino review finds missing for GB players

Without a Commission licence none of these apply: GAMSTOP self-exclusion, age and identity checks before play, the £5 slot stake limit (£2 for players aged 18 to 24), the 10x wagering cap on bonuses, the ban on credit-card gambling and access to an approved ADR provider. The Commission also notes that unlicensed sites may hold up payouts and leave personal data exposed.

Sister sites and mobile versions

Sister sites in the GB sense are brands that share one Commission licence holder; with no register account, Silversands has no licensed GB sisters. A mobile version of an unlicensed casino is outside UK rules in exactly the same way as its website. For brands that do share a GB licence, see sister sites.

Where to check and where to get help

Every licensed GB casino shows its account number in the footer; our licence check guide shows how to confirm it. Only adults aged 18 and over may gamble. The National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133) is free at any time of day, GAMSTOP covers every GB-licensed site at once, and the responsible gambling page lists more support.