Starting today, the new rules, announced by the UK Gambling Commission nearly a year ago, are entering into force.
Namely, the change includes a ban on bonus mixing and capping the bonus wagering requirements to 10x, two measures designed to contribute to a safer and simpler gambling experience.
No More Mixed Bonuses
As promised by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission in March 2025, today marks the entering into force of the latest set of rules for UK-based online casinos and sportsbooks.
The first rule concerns a blanket ban on mixed product offers, prohibiting operators from promoting two or more types of gambling, such as sports betting and casino games.
Operators carrying the UKGC licence are no longer allowed to mix sport betting and casino gaming bonuses.
The new rule aims to reduce harm and boost fairness, given that evidence has shown gamblers are exposed to a greater risk of harm when gambling on multiple products. Hopefully, the new regulation will bring more clarity and clear the confusion often caused by complex terms and conditions.
Limited Bonus Restaking
The second rule concerns wagering any winnings derived from a bonus multiple times before players are allowed to withdraw them.
Wagering requirements at online casinos in the UK are officially limited to 10x.
According to UKGC, any playthrough requirement above 10x may lead to confusion and longer gambling periods.
Capping the wagering requirement should decrease the likelihood of harm and improve transparency without jeopardising consumers' choice, the regulator noted.
More Clarity for Consumers
UK operators were given nearly a year to prepare for the shift that promises to bring more clarity and increase the safety and simplicity of consumer promotional offers. Players in the UK “will benefit from new rules imposed on gambling operators," the UKGC said back in March 2025.
Commenting on the update at the time, Tim Miller, Executive Director for Research and Policy, said that “these changes will better protect consumers from gambling harm and give consumers much better clarity on, and certainty of, offers before they decide to sign up.”
