What the licence means for your money
A licence is the regulator's permission to run gambling business in the UK. Search licence number 039372-R-319367-029 in the UK Gambling Commission public register and check that the company name there matches Betway Limited. If the name or number does not match, do not deposit.
The register shows the licence status and the company it belongs to. If you want more detail on the company and the licence, whether The Hippodrome Online Casino is legit covers those points in one place.
A UK licence applies to the operator wherever it is registered. Identity checks come first: a licensed operator must verify your age and identity before you can deposit or play. Identity checks are required on The Hippodrome Online Casino, and the steps are explained on the verification page. Have an identity document and proof of address ready before you start.
Licensed operators must also follow other rules. Games must be fair, and they must be tested by independent test houses. Customer funds must be kept separate from the operator's own money. Complaints must be handled, and unresolved disputes can go to an approved alternative dispute resolution service.
The licence shows that these rules apply to the operator. It does not show how a particular game pays out or how quickly a particular withdrawal is processed. Read the terms before you deposit, and ask support if anything is unclear.
Your personal data is covered by UK data protection law, which licensed operators must follow. Read the privacy policy before you sign up, so you know what information is collected and why.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Holds a UK Gambling Commission licence, number 039372-R-319367-029, which anyone can look up in the public register.
- Identity checks are required, so the account is verified before play.
- Support is available by live chat, Live chat 24/7, and email is also available.
- The brand has been operating since 2013.
Cons
- The operator is registered in Malta, not in the UK. Check that the company name in the register matches Betway Limited.
- There is no phone line. Support is by live chat and email only.
- Identity checks mean documents must be ready before you can deposit or play.
- A licence does not guarantee that games pay back or that withdrawals arrive quickly. It only sets the rules the operator must follow.
How to protect yourself while you play
Licensed operators must offer deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion. Set a deposit limit before your first deposit, and decide in advance how much you can afford to lose. A time-out lets you take a short break from your account. Self-exclusion keeps you out of the site for a period you choose.
GAMSTOP covers all UK-licensed online operators. Registering with GAMSTOP blocks you from every licensed site in one step, not only from this one. It is a good option if you want a full break from online gambling.
GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline and offers self-assessment tools through its website. You can use them whether or not you have an account with The Hippodrome Online Casino.
Keep your login details private. Use a password you do not use anywhere else, and never let anyone else use your account. If your device is shared, log out after each session.
The safer gambling page explains the tools in more detail and what to do if play stops being fun.