The lobby in a casino app is the main screen where the games are listed, sorted into categories and opened. It’s the app’s shop window: slots, table games and live tables all start here, and how well the lobby is organised decides how quickly you find a game and its rules, including the RTP in its help screen.
The lobby is the screen listing a casino app’s games, usually with categories, search and recently played.
A live casino lobby lists streamed tables and game shows rather than RNG games.
Lobbies can be personalised, which is one reason privacy labels list usage data and search history.
The lobby shows what’s on offer; each game’s help screen shows its rules and RTP.
UK apps let you play one casino game at a time, so you return to the lobby to switch.
Also called
Game lobby, casino lobby
Live version
Live casino lobby
Where RTP sits
In each game’s help or info screen
Games at once
One (UK rule since 17 January 2025)
Demo play
Needs age verification first
What the lobby is in a casino app
The word comes from land-based casinos, where the lobby is the entrance area you pass through before choosing a table. In an app, the lobby is the home screen of the casino section: rows or tiles of games, grouped into categories such as slots, jackpots, table games and live casino.
Most lobbies also offer a search bar, a recently played row and some form of filter. Tapping a tile opens the game itself. To move to a different game you go back to the lobby, because UK rules no longer let casino apps run several games side by side.
What a typical game lobby contains
Exact layouts vary and change with app updates, so the table below describes common elements rather than any one app’s menus.
Common parts of a casino app lobby
Lobby element
What it’s for
What to keep in mind
Category rows
Group games by type, such as slots or live casino
A game can appear in several rows
Search
Find a game by name
Type the exact name, as titles can be similar
Recently played
Reopen games you used before
A reminder of how often you return
Promoted tiles
Highlight new or featured games
Placement is commercial, not a quality rating
Jackpot displays
Show running prize amounts
A big figure doesn’t change your odds per spin
Live casino tab
Lists streamed tables and game shows
Tables can have set stake ranges and seat limits
What partner app listings say about their lobbies
Store listings give a broad outline of what each app’s lobby holds. They don’t describe layouts, and game numbers come from the operators’ own descriptions, so treat them as approximate.
Games described in partner app store listings
App
Listing mentions
App type
Coral Casino
Slots including MEGAWAYS and classic fruit machines, blackjack, roulette, live casino
Standalone casino app
Ladbrokes Casino
1,800+ slots, blackjack, roulette, live casino including game shows
Standalone casino app
PlayOJO
Slots, jackpot slots, bingo, table games, live casino
Casino-only brand
Casumo
Slots and live casino, plus Quick Launch of the last four slots played
Combined casino and sportsbook on iOS
10bet
2,000+ slots (App Store) or 3,000+ casino games (Google Play), plus live tables
A live lobby works differently from the RNG lobby. Instead of game tiles that start instantly, it lists tables streamed from a studio, each with a live dealer or host, a stake range and often a seat count for games like blackjack. Game shows appear here too.
Because live tables stream video, the live lobby is the part of an app that uses the most data. Our guide to playing live casino on mobile data explains what affects usage.
Using the lobby to check a game before you play
The lobby tells you what’s available; it rarely tells you what a game costs to play. That information lives inside the game.
Search for the game in the lobby by its exact name.
Open it and look for an info, help or paytable icon before placing a bet.
Read the RTP and the rules. Some games are released in more than one RTP version, so the figure in the help screen is the one that applies.
Check the stake range and, for slots, remember the UK limit of £5 per spin (25 and over) or £2 (18–24).
Go back to the lobby if the game isn’t what you expected.
Many lobbies reorder games based on what you play. That uses data about your activity, which is why app privacy labels matter. Coral’s iPhone listing, for example, lists Search History and Usage Data among the data linked to you, and Usage Data among the data used to track you.
Three Gambling Commission rules affect how you move around a lobby. Since 17 January 2025 you can’t play several casino games at once, a rule that already covered slots. Your net spend and time played must be shown in real time while you play. And age and identity checks must be completed before you gamble, including before using demo mode on free-to-play versions of games.
Each partner offer below is used on selected slots in the app’s lobby. Table games and live casino don’t count towards these offers. All are 18+ and terms apply.
Coral: 18+, new players. Deposit (some methods excluded) and bet £10 on slots for 100 free spins on selected games at 10p each, accepted within 48 hours and used within 7 days, with no wagering on winnings. Available 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027.
Ladbrokes: 18+, new customers. 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.
PlayOJO: 18+, new UK customers outside Northern Ireland. Deposit at least £10 for the first time to get 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p each, no wagering, winnings paid in cash; designated link only.
Each offer applies to selected slots in the app’s lobby, not to table or live games. 18+, terms apply.
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 the lobby in a casino app?
The lobby is the main screen of a casino app where its games are listed and grouped, usually with categories, a search bar and a recently played row. You open any slot, table game or live table from there. It shows what the app offers but not what each game costs to play, so open a game’s help screen to see its RTP and rules. Our guide to choosing a casino app covers what a good lobby looks like.
Is the app lobby the same as the website lobby?
Often the games overlap, but the layout and some features can differ between an app and the mobile website. Your account, balance and limits are normally shared across both, since they belong to the same licensed operator. Game availability can vary, so search for a specific title in both if it matters to you. Our question page on whether casino apps are the same as the website explains the usual differences.
Why does my casino app lobby show different games from my friend’s?
Many lobbies are personalised, ordering games based on what each account has played or searched for. Promotions can also be targeted, and the app version or device can change what’s displayed. The underlying game list may be the same even when the order differs. If you want to know what data powers this, check the app’s privacy label in the store, or read our privacy label guide.
Can I open two games from the lobby at once?
No, not in a UK-licensed casino app. Since 17 January 2025 the Gambling Commission’s rules have banned features that let you play multiple casino games at the same time, extending a rule that already applied to slots. You need to close one game and return to the lobby before opening another. Our page on playing two casino games at once covers the rule in more detail.
Does a game’s position in the lobby mean it pays better?
No. Where a game sits in the lobby is a design and commercial decision, not a sign of a higher RTP or better odds. New releases, jackpot games and promoted titles are often placed near the top. The only reliable guide to a game’s return is the RTP in its own help screen, which can differ between versions of the same game. See our explainer on whether RTP is lower on casino apps.
Do I have to verify my age to browse the lobby?
You can usually see the lobby before signing up, but you must pass age and identity checks before you can deposit or gamble. UK rules also require age verification before you play free-to-play demo versions of gambling games. That means the lobby may look open while games stay locked until verification is done. Our age verification guide explains how apps carry out those checks.
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