Betfair Poker review
Updated September 28, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Betfair Poker suits adults in the UK who want poker and bingo on one licensed account. It is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission and runs Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30 for new signups, with deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion covering deposit limits, cool-off, self-exclusion and reality checks.
Key facts
- Best for
- UK adults wanting poker and bingo under one UK Gambling Commission licence
- Welcome offer
- Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30↗
- Regulators
- UK Gambling Commission↗
- Products
- Poker, Bingo↗
- Responsible gambling tools
- Deposit-limits, Cool-off, Self-exclusion, Reality-check↗
- Legal entity
- PPB Games Limited↗
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom↗
- Founded
- 2000↗
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre↗
- Features
- Mobile app
- Pricing model
- Welcome bonus
- Official website
- poker.betfair.com
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- Holds a UK Gambling Commission licence, licence 039561-R-319411-008
- Offers both poker and bingo, listed in poker and bingo
- Provides deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion for deposit limits, cool-off, self-exclusion and reality checks
- Runs a Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30 welcome offer for new customers
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no chat or phone line listed
- The Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30 offer comes with no wagering requirement stated in the terms listed here
- The only platform feature listed in mobile app is a mobile app
Who it suits
- Adults in the UK who hold a licence-eligible gambling account and play poker mainly
- Players who want one account covering poker and bingo rather than a single product
- Players who set their own limits before starting, given the tools in deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion
Who should look elsewhere
- Players wanting live chat or phone support, since email and help centre covers only email and a help centre
- Players in markets outside the UK, where the UK Gambling Commission licence does not apply
Licence and safety
Betfair Poker holds a UK Gambling Commission licence under number 039561-R-319411-008, and the operator lists the UK Gambling Commission among its UK Gambling Commission. That regulator is the one that matters for anyone playing from the UK. Safer gambling tools are in place, covering deposit limits, cool-off, self-exclusion and reality checks, so you can cap spending and step back on your own terms.
The company behind it
The brand trades as PPB Games Limited, listed in the UK register as PPB Games Limited, and is based in the GB according to GB. Betfair was founded in 2000. Customer contact runs through email and help centre. The same register entry appears under licence 039561-R-319411-008, which ties the operating entity to the licence that covers the poker and bingo products.
How Betfair Poker compares
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Where Betfair Poker is available
- Available
- United Kingdom
- Licence in United Kingdom
- UK Gambling Commission (039561-R-319411-008), checked September 26, 2026
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Which regulator licenses Betfair Poker?+
Betfair Poker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, listed in UK Gambling Commission with licence number 039561-R-319411-008. That licence is the UK framework for operating and for player protection, so anyone playing from the UK is covered by rules set at that level.
What is the welcome offer for new players?+
New signups get Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30. The offer is listed on the partner site, and no wagering requirement is stated alongside it, so check the current terms before you deposit. Nothing here should be read as a way to win money.
Which products can I play?+
Poker and bingo are the products listed in poker and bingo, both under the same UK licence. The only platform feature listed in mobile app is a mobile app, so the app is the handier route for playing either product on the move.
Does Betfair Poker offer responsible gambling tools?+
Yes. deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion covers deposit limits, cool-off periods, self-exclusion and reality checks. Self-exclusion and deposit limits are the two that matter most for control, and both are set from your own account rather than by the operator.
How do I contact customer support?+
Support runs on email and help centre, which lists email and a help centre only. Live chat and phone are not in that list, so if you need to resolve a payment query, the email route or the help centre is the one to use.
Who runs the site and where is it based?+
The operating company is PPB Games Limited, and its headquarters country is GB. Betfair itself was founded in 2000, so the brand and the licensed entity sit within a long-established UK operation.
Sources
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk/downloads/business-licence-regi... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Regulators, Licences
“Account Number=39411; Licence Account Name=PPB Games Limited”
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betfair checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters
“Founded June 2000; 26 years ago (2000-06)”
- partnerships.betfair.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Pricing model, Welcome offer
“Betfair Bingo is also available on Mobile and Tablet. Play on your iPad, iPhone or Android device”
- partnerships.betfair.com/frequently-asked-questions.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Products, Support channels
“Betfair have a portfolio of products on offer including Sportsbook, Exchange, Bingo, Poker, Casino and Games”
- partnerships.betfair.com/safer-gambling.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Responsible gambling tools
“Deposit Limit ... Time Out ... Reality Checks ... Self-Exclusion”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Minimum deposit, Withdrawal time, Payment methods.
Betfair Poker
UK adults wanting poker and bingo under one UK Gambling Commission licence