UK Online Betting

[Cemallo]

Hello,

Is it possible to register online bookmakers and bet in UK as tourist?

Online bookmakers require to provide "proof of address" which is not available for tourists I suppose.

Is there any online bookmaker that does allow tourist to bet online in UK? Or is it possible to solve "proof of address" issue for tourists?

Cheers

[dealer wins]

Absolutely not im afraid.

[semibluff]

It is legal for 'some' but not all non-UK residents to bet online whilst in the UK. I strongly advise you to read the rules of any book you might join before you put your money in. I make no recommendations as to what you do or which book(s) you use. For information purposes only i'll link relevant rules and regulations from the UK's biggest book:

https://help.ladbrokes.com/s/article/LB-Restricted-Territories

https://help.ladbrokes.com/s/article/LB-Website-Terms-and-Conditions#restrictedterritories

You should definitely be aware of rules 5.1.4 and 5.1.5. Other books may have different rules. If in doubt contact the book beforehand. If you are legally able to bet with them they will tell you and advise you how to clear KYC problems. Good luck.

[Cemallo]

Thank you all.

But I can bet in betting shops as tourist in UK. What is the actual reason they prevent tourists to place bets online while they do allow in shops?

[Optional]

Thank you all.

But I can bet in betting shops as tourist in UK. What is the actual reason they prevent tourists to place bets online while they do allow in shops?

Online betting has different rules and requires residency.

You can walk into a shop and bet in cash but dont let a shop manager talk you into signing up to bet online. We have seen a couple of problems with that happening to tourists there, who did not get paid.

[semibluff]

Thank you all.

But I can bet in betting shops as tourist in UK. What is the actual reason they prevent tourists to place bets online while they do allow in shops?

Online betting is subject to International laws so if it is illegal for US citizens to bet online the UK books could/would be subject to US legal measures. Physically being in the UK means you are subject to UK laws rather than laws where you are a legal resident. If you are 18, (and have an ID to show you are 18), you can legally buy and consume alcohol or gamble in the UK.