Key takeaways
- Use your legal name and current address.
- Age and identity are checked before you play.
- Often automatic.
- Set a deposit limit now.
Quick answerRegister with your real name, date of birth and address. A UK casino must verify your age and identity before you can play, which is often done automatically in seconds.
The registration form
- Follow the casino's offer link if you want its welcome offer.
- Enter your name, date of birth, address, email and mobile number exactly as they appear on your bank account.
- Choose a password you use nowhere else.
- Tick or untick marketing as you prefer; you can change it later.
- Set a deposit limit when prompted.
Verification
The casino checks your details against public records. If that works you will not notice it. If it does not, usually because of a recent move or a name mismatch, you will be asked to upload a photo ID and a recent bill or bank statement. Do it straight away, with clear photos showing all four corners.
Why you are asked
The law requires it: to keep under-18s out, to stop stolen cards being used and to guard against money laundering. A site that lets you play with no checks at all is not licensed in Britain.
Set a limit before anything else
Every licensed casino offers a deposit limit by day, week or month. Choose a figure you could lose in full without it mattering. Lowering it later is instant; raising it takes time by design.
A choice you may be asked to make
At casinos with a sportsbook, the form asks whether you want the casino or the sports welcome offer. You get one. At 10bet, make sure the casino bonus is the one selected.
If verification fails
It usually means the electronic check could not match your details. Check for a typo in your address or date of birth, then upload a photo ID and a recent bill. If a casino asks you to send documents by ordinary email, use its secure upload page instead.
Guides for this step
Keep reading: How to play blackjack, How to play Slingo and Getting started at Ladbrokes Casino.
Keep handy: the one-page cheat sheet and the ready-to-play checklist.
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Frequently asked questions
What do I need to sign up?
Your name, date of birth, address, email and phone number.
Do I have to prove who I am?
Yes, before you can play.
How long does verification take?
Often seconds; a day or two with documents.
Can I change my deposit limit?
Yes; decreases are instant.