How to choose a casino app: start with the licence, then check the app runs on your phone, takes the payment method you use and pays out in a time you can live with. Only then weigh up the offer. This guide turns that order into a checklist, using published facts from UK app listings and operators' help pages.
Check the Gambling Commission register first; nothing else matters if the licence isn't there.
Your phone narrows the field: the Coral and Ladbrokes iPhone apps need iOS 18.0, PlayOJO and Casumo need iOS 15.0.
Pick the app that suits the way you already pay and the withdrawal time you expect.
Value an offer in pounds and read the terms before you value anything else about it.
iOS needed (Coral, Ladbrokes)
iOS 18.0 or later
iOS needed (PlayOJO, Casumo)
iOS 15.0 or later
iOS needed (10bet)
iOS 16.0 or later
Wagering cap
10x the bonus (since 19 January 2026)
Credit cards
Not allowed for gambling in Great Britain
How to choose a casino app: the short checklist
Most people pick a casino app by its welcome offer. That is the wrong way round. An offer lasts days, while the app's payments, support and safety tools affect every session after it, so check those first.
Confirm the operator holds a Gambling Commission licence.
Check the app runs on your phone's iOS or Android version.
Decide whether you want a casino-only app or a sportsbook app with a casino tab.
Make sure it accepts the payment method you already use, and note its withdrawal times and fees.
Look at support hours and the safer-gambling tools on offer.
Read the privacy label on the store listing.
Only now compare welcome offers, valued in pounds with their terms.
The sections below take each step in turn. If you want a ready-made shortlist rather than a method, our best casino apps rankings apply the same checks, and the wider casino app guides hub covers each topic in depth.
Step 1: check the casino app's UK licence
A real-money casino app in Great Britain needs a Gambling Commission licence. Search the operator's name or account number on the Gambling Commission public register (opens in a new tab) and check the licence is active and covers remote casino.
The app stores add a second filter. Apple's App Review Guidelines (opens in a new tab) say real-money gaming apps must have licences where they are used, be geo-restricted to those places and be free to download. Google Play requires a valid licence for every country an app is offered in. Neither store is a regulator, though, so the register is the check that counts.
An offer is no use if the app won't install. On iPhone the App Store listing shows the minimum iOS version; on Android, Google Play now shows compatibility only on the device itself, so the minimum version isn't published for these apps.
iPhone requirements and download size for the partner apps
Some brands publish a dedicated casino app; others put the casino inside a sports betting app. Neither is better in principle, but they suit different people.
Casino-only and combined apps among the partners
App
Type
What that means for you
Coral Casino
Standalone casino app
Separate from the Coral sportsbook app
Ladbrokes Casino
Standalone casino app
Separate from the Ladbrokes sportsbook app
PlayOJO
Casino-only brand
No sportsbook at all
Casumo
Combined on iOS
Casino and sports in one iPhone app
10bet
Combined
Listed under Sports on the App Store
If you don't bet on sport, a standalone app keeps the screen focused on what you came for. If you do both, one combined app means one login and one balance. Our comparison of standalone vs sportsbook apps sets out the trade-offs.
Step 4: payments, withdrawal times and fees
Choose an app that takes the method you already use, because withdrawals generally go back the way the money came in. Then compare what each operator publishes about payout times and fees.
Published withdrawal details for the partner casino apps
App
Published timing
Withdrawal fees
Coral
Internal approval, then instant to five banking days by method; Visa Fast Funds typically up to 4 hours after approval
None charged
Ladbrokes
Same structure as Coral; Fast Bank Transfer 2–4 business days once approved
None charged
PlayOJO
Most payments processed within a few hours
Not published
Casumo
Approved or denied within 3 days; e-wallets and Apple Pay instant after approval, card up to 2 days, bank up to 5
£3 below £10
10bet
Debit cards and e-wallets up to 2 business days, bank transfer up to 3
Credit cards can't be used to gamble in Great Britain, including through an e-wallet topped up by a credit card.
Step 5: value the casino app's welcome offer in pounds
Turn every offer into a pounds figure and a list of conditions. Spin offers are worth the number of spins times the spin value; deposit matches are worth the bonus, but come with wagering you must complete first.
Coral: 100 spins at 10p = £10 of spins, after betting £10 on slots. No wagering on spin winnings.
Ladbrokes: up to 500 spins at 10p = up to £50 of spins, given as 50 a day for 10 days after spending £10 on slots. No wagering.
PlayOJO: 80 spins at 10p = £8 of spins on Big Bass Bonanza with a £10+ first deposit. No wagering.
Casumo: 50% up to £100 needs a £200 deposit for the full £100, then £1,000 of wagering (10x) within 7 days, at up to £5 a bet.
10bet: 100% up to £25 means £250 of wagering (10x) on slots within 3 days.
Wagering isn't free. If a slot's help screen shows 96% RTP, the house edge is 4%, so £1,000 of wagering has an expected cost of about £40. Since 19 January 2026, wagering can't exceed 10x the bonus. All these offers are 18+ and terms apply; read casino app bonus terms before opting in.
Step 6: support and safer-gambling tools
When a withdrawal stalls, support hours suddenly matter. Published channels differ more than you might expect.
10bet lists a UK phone line, 0808 175 0550, from 08:00 to 23:00 daily, plus email and live chat once logged in.
Casumo gives UK support hours of 7:00 to 23:00 and an email address.
PlayOJO offers live chat after login and email; no phone number is listed on its help page.
Coral and Ladbrokes publish email addresses; Ladbrokes has phone support, but Coral publishes no phone number.
For safer gambling, every UK app must offer deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion, and show net spend and time during play. Some go further: PlayOJO's listing names Safe Mate, Take A Break and deposit limits. See safer gambling tools in casino apps and live chat in casino apps.
Step 7: read the privacy label before you download
The App Store privacy label shows what an app collects and whether it is used to track you across other companies' apps and sites. The differences between the partners are real.
Ladbrokes shows no tracking category.
PlayOJO lists only identifiers for tracking.
10bet lists usage data for tracking.
Coral lists user content and usage data for tracking.
Casumo lists identifiers, usage data and diagnostics for tracking.
None of this makes an app unsafe, but if tracking bothers you, it is a fair tie-breaker. Our guide to reading a casino app privacy label explains each category.
Choosing a casino app by the kind of player you are
Coral, Ladbrokes and PlayOJO are our closest partner matches for this guide. We earn commission if you join, but the checks above apply to them like any other app. Offers are for new customers aged 18+, and terms apply.
Coral Casino: bet £10+ on slots after a qualifying deposit to get 100 free spins (10p each, selected games, accept within 48 hours, valid 7 days, no wagering on winnings). Offer runs 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027; Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid and certain debit cards don't qualify.
Ladbrokes Casino: spend £10+ on slots after depositing to get 50 free spins a day for 10 days, up to 500 (10p each, claim before 23:59 daily, valid 7 days, no wagering). Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits are excluded.
PlayOJO: make a first deposit of at least £10 to get 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza (10p each, no wagering, cash winnings). Not available in Northern Ireland or with other offers.
Coral and Ladbrokes share one licence holder, so you may only be able to open a new account at one of them.
These partner offers are listed for comparison once you have run the checks in this guide. 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 should I check first when choosing a casino app?
Check the licence first. Search the operator on the Gambling Commission's public register and confirm an active remote casino licence. After that, make sure the app supports your phone's iOS or Android version, then look at payments, withdrawal times, support and safety tools before the offer. Our page on how do I know a casino app is licensed walks through the register search.
Is the best casino app the one with the biggest bonus?
Not usually. A bigger bonus often means a larger deposit and more wagering, and the house edge applies while you wager. A spin offer with no wagering can be simpler to understand than a large match bonus. Weigh payments, payout times and support first, then compare offers in pounds with their terms. 18+, terms apply. See do casino apps have welcome bonuses.
How do I know if a casino app will work on my iPhone?
Open the app's App Store listing and scroll to Compatibility, which shows the minimum iOS version. The Coral and Ladbrokes casino apps need iOS 18.0 or later, 10bet needs iOS 16.0, and PlayOJO and Casumo need iOS 15.0. Check your own version in Settings under General, then About. Our iPhone casino apps page covers the rest of the set-up.
Should I choose a casino app or use the mobile website?
Either can work, because the account, balance and rules are the same. Apps can add features such as biometric login or widgets where the listing mentions them, while the website saves storage and works on any phone with a browser. If your phone is too old for the app, the site is the fallback. See casino app vs mobile site for a fuller comparison.
Which casino app has the fastest withdrawals?
It depends on the payment method, and published figures are the only fair guide. Coral and Ladbrokes say Visa Fast Funds payments typically reach the bank within about 4 hours after approval. Casumo says e-wallets and Apple Pay are paid instantly after approval, which can take up to 3 days. PlayOJO says most payments are processed within a few hours. Read which casino app pays out fastest.
Are casino apps on the App Store safe to download?
Apps in the official stores have to meet Apple's or Google's gambling rules, including holding licences where they are used and being free to download, which is a good first filter. Still check the operator's licence on the Gambling Commission register and download only from the official store listing. Avoid APK links from unknown sites. Our guide are casino apps safe covers the full set of checks.
Can I use a credit card in a casino app?
No. Since 14 April 2020, credit cards can't be used to gamble with operators licensed in Great Britain, and that includes e-wallets topped up with a credit card. Choose an app that takes your debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay or another method you already use. The credit card ban page explains the rule and why it was introduced.
Does it matter who owns the casino app?
Yes, because brands with one owner can share account rules. Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited, so one person may not be able to open new accounts at both, and each welcome offer is once per customer. Owner checks also show you whose complaints process and licence apply. Our Entain glossary entry explains that group.
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