Face ID is Apple's face recognition system for iPhone and iPad, used to open the device, approve payments and sign in to apps that support it. When a casino app offers Face ID login, your iPhone does the face check and tells the app only whether it succeeded; the app never sees your face data.
Face ID is Apple's facial recognition for opening devices and signing in to apps.
Apple says Face ID data never leaves your device and is never available to apps or to Apple.
The chance of a random person matching is less than 1 in 1,000,000 with one enrolled appearance, according to Apple.
Casumo's iPhone listing mentions Face ID login; Coral, Ladbrokes, PlayOJO and 10bet listings don't.
Made by
Apple
Devices
iPhone and iPad models with Face ID
Random match chance
Less than 1 in 1,000,000 (one appearance)
Data stored
On the device, protected by the Secure Enclave
What apps receive
Success or failure only
Face ID explained
Face ID uses the iPhone's front camera system to map your face and compare it with the version you registered. If it matches, the phone proceeds; if not, it falls back to your passcode. It's one form of biometric login, alongside Touch ID's fingerprint sensor on other Apple devices.
This is the point most people want settled. Apple's Face ID security page (opens in a new tab) says the face data is encrypted with a key available only to the Secure Enclave, doesn't leave your device and is never available to apps or to Apple. Apps are told only whether authentication succeeded.
Face ID in a casino app: what is and isn't shared
Item
Shared with the casino app?
Your face map or photo
No
The mathematical face data
No, it stays in the Secure Enclave
Whether the Face ID check passed
Yes
Your account details
Already held by the casino from sign-up
Your identity documents
Only if you upload them for verification, separately
Apple puts the chance of a random person matching your face at less than 1 in 1,000,000 with a single enrolled appearance. For comparison, that's a much smaller chance than guessing a four-digit passcode at random (1 in 10,000).
Face ID on UK casino apps
The App Store listings give the clearest published picture. Casumo's iPhone app (opens in a new tab) states support for Face ID and Touch ID login, alongside features like quick launch of your last four slots. The listings for Coral, Ladbrokes, PlayOJO and 10bet don't mention it.
Partner iPhone apps: Face ID mention and requirements
A listing's silence isn't proof the feature is missing, so check the app's settings once you're logged in. Our list of casino apps with Face ID login gathers what each brand publishes.
How to use Face ID with a casino app
Set up Face ID on your iPhone first, in the phone's Settings app.
Install the casino app from the App Store and sign in with your password.
Look in the app's account or security settings for a Face ID or quick sign-in option, if it has one.
Accept the iPhone's prompt asking whether the app may use Face ID.
Close and reopen the app to confirm it works; your password remains as a fallback.
Face ID makes a casino app almost instant to open. For some people that's simply convenient; for others it removes a useful pause. If you find yourself opening the app without meaning to, go back to password sign-in, use Screen Time to limit the app, or set a deposit limit. Face ID also has nothing to do with the age and identity checks UK casinos must complete before you can deposit.
Partner iPhone apps with a welcome offer
The three partner apps below don't list Face ID, so check for it in the app if it's a must for you. Offers are 18+, new customers only, and terms apply.
Coral Casino (iOS 18.0+): deposit and bet £10+ on slots to get 100 free spins at 10p each on selected games, accepted within 48 hours and valid 7 days, with no wagering on winnings. Offer period 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027; PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafe, prepaid and certain debit cards excluded.
Ladbrokes Casino (iOS 18.0+): deposit and spend £10+ on slots for 50 free spins a day for 10 days, up to 500, at 10p each on selected games. Claim before 23:59 daily; valid 7 days; no wagering. PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, Neteller, Moneybookers and prepaid card deposits don't qualify.
PlayOJO (iOS 15.0+): a first deposit of at least £10 brings 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p, with winnings paid as cash and no wagering. New UK customers excluding Northern Ireland, designated link only, not combinable.
All three are slot offers. Treat any play as a cost, as the house edge means losses are likely over time.
Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain). If you already hold an account with one Entain brand, you may not be able to open another; check the terms first.
Significant terms: 18+. New players only. Offer runs 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027. Deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10+ on slot games to get 100 free spins (selected games, £0.10 each, 48 hrs to accept, valid 7 days). No wagering on free spin winnings. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our Coral app reviewLicence: LC International Limited, Gambling Commission account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Time limitClaim daily for 10 days; each batch valid 7 days
Worked valueUp to 500 spins at £0.10 (up to £50 in spins)
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only, from 14/11/25 until further notice. Certain deposit methods excluded. Deposit and spend £10+ on slots for 50 free spins a day during the first 10 days after first deposit and registration (max 500, £0.10 each, selected games, claim before 23:59 each day, valid 7 days). No wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our Ladbrokes app reviewLicence: LC International Limited, Gambling Commission account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New UK customers (excluding Northern Ireland). First deposit only. Minimum deposit £10. 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, £0.10 each. No wagering requirements; winnings paid in cash. Cannot be used with any other offer. Only available to players who arrive through the designated offer link. Full T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our PlayOJO app reviewLicence: Skill On Net Limited, Gambling Commission account 39326. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.
Frequently asked questions
What is Face ID?
Face ID is Apple's face recognition system on iPhone and iPad. It compares your face with the version you registered and, if they match, opens the device, approves a payment or signs you in to an app. Apple says the data is protected by the Secure Enclave and never leaves the device. It's one type of biometric login, alongside fingerprint sign-in.
Can casino apps see my face with Face ID?
No. Apple says Face ID data is encrypted, stays on your device and is never available to apps or to Apple. The casino app is told only whether the check passed, then opens your account. If a casino asks for a photo or selfie for identity checks, that's a separate upload you'd make yourself. See how casino apps verify your identity for what those checks involve.
Which casino apps let me log in with Face ID?
Of the partner apps we review, Casumo's App Store listing says it supports Face ID and Touch ID login. The Coral, Ladbrokes, PlayOJO and 10bet listings don't mention it, which doesn't rule it out, so check the app's settings after you sign in. Our answer to can you log in to a casino app with Face ID explains where to look.
Is Face ID more secure than a password?
It's harder to copy than a password someone might see you type, and Apple puts the chance of a random match at under 1 in 1,000,000 with one enrolled appearance. But your password still exists as a fallback, so keep it strong and unique, and consider two-factor authentication where offered. Read choosing a strong casino password for practical advice.
Does Face ID work for deposits in casino apps?
Face ID can confirm Apple Pay payments, so if a casino app accepts Apple Pay, you may approve a deposit with your face. Whether an app offers Apple Pay depends on the operator; Casumo's listing mentions it, for example. Logging in and paying are separate uses of Face ID. See how to deposit with Apple Pay in a casino app.
Can I turn off Face ID for a casino app only?
Yes. Your iPhone lets you choose which apps may use Face ID, so you can switch it off for the casino app while keeping it for everything else. You'll then sign in with your password. Some people do this to add a pause before playing. Our page on blocking casino apps with Screen Time covers stronger controls.
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