Yes, it is. With some reasonable limitations, of course.
To make a long story short, gambling and betting were made legal in the UK back in the ’60s. The most recent legislation in that regard is the Gambling Act of 2005, which — in accordance with the European Union’s pro-gambling stance — made all forms of gambling legal in the UK, including all known online methods at the time. Provided, of course, that the establishments behind said gambling acted in accordance with UK law.
To enforce the law and regulate these establishments, the UK Gambling Commission was created. Today, all gambling establishments in the UK need a license from the Gambling Commission to operate, including all online operations. As of 2014, even companies located outside the UK need a license from the Gambling Commission in order to operate within the UK.
The details of the commission’s requirements are something only the business people in the market need to worry about. But you should know that the commission makes sure that all operators in the market adhere to its legislations, and that all the bonuses and other promotional material in their venue are presented in a non-misleading manner. The UK has some of the most rigorous gambling regulations in the world.
For consumers like you, that all means that gambling is not only legal, but something you can enjoy with a reasonable amount of peace of mind. As long as you are 18 years old or older, of course. Just make sure you are placing your bets in sites that have a gambling license, in order to avoid falling prey to online scams. The UK Gambling Commission makes its list of licensed establishments available online.
You may be required to verify your identity when gambling online, however. That’s to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations of 2007, as well as to verify that you are above the legal age.
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