Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC appears on the Gambling Commission's register under account number 55149, with licence number 055149-R-331499-004. The brand in this directory that belongs to it is bet365. The record was read on 9 November 2026, and this page describes the licence, the single domain listed, the settlement on file and how to verify it yourself.
A casino-only licence
The register lists one activity for this account.
- Casino, from 17 October 2019. This is the remote casino activity, covering online casino games such as slots, roulette and card games.
It is the simplest licence among the 12 holders on this site. There is no bingo activity, no general betting activity and no pool betting activity on this account. The register separately names Hillside (UK Sports) ENC against the bet365 brand as another holder. That is a different record, and it is the place to look for the licence that covers sports betting, if there is one. The licence types guide explains how activities are divided, and the remote casino page covers the activity held here.
Brand and domain
The matching directory brand is bet365, on bet365.com. That is the only domain the register lists against the account, and the trading name is bet365. A one-domain holder is easy to check: there is no long list of related sites to compare, and the question to ask is whether the address in your browser matches. The operators hub shows holders with many more domains.
Sanctions history
The register shows one action against Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC.
| Date | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 4 April 2024 | Settlement | Payment in lieu of financial penalty (£343,035), Commission costs (£15,685) and a public statement |
The two amounts are written into the outcome text of the register entry, and the entry has no separate total field. Adding them gives £358,720, but the register does not state that sum, so treat it as arithmetic and not as a recorded figure.
A settlement is an agreement between the Commission and the licensee instead of a penalty imposed after a contested process. A public statement accompanies it, and the Commission's own notice sets out what it concerned. This page does not summarise the findings. For the broader context of how the Commission uses settlements, see UKGC fines and sanctions.
What this means for a player
The settlement dates from April 2024 and is the only action on the account as of 9 November 2026. It is a historical entry, and it is for you to weigh. It does not show a licence suspended or revoked, and the register showed the licence as active.
As a customer of a UKGC licensee you hold the usual protections:
- GAMSTOP self-exclusion across all licensed operators. See GAMSTOP.
- Stake caps on online slots of £5 a spin for ages 25 and over, and £2 for ages 18 to 24.
- Wagering caps of 10x on wagering requirements.
- Affordability and identity checks as the licence conditions require. Read affordability checks.
- Complaints to the operator, then to an approved ADR service.
If you only use the casino, this licence is the one that matters. If you use other products under the same brand name, check which holder the register names for them.
Verifying it on the register
- Go to the Commission's public register.
- Search for account number 55149, the name Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC or the domain bet365.com.
- Confirm the licence number 055149-R-331499-004 and that the status is active.
- Check that the only activity is Casino, from 17 October 2019.
- Open the regulatory actions area and compare the 4 April 2024 entry with the table above.
If you are checking a different domain, how to check a UKGC licence shows how to match it to a holder.
Gambling help
Gambling is for people aged 18 and over. If it is causing you harm, call the GamCare National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, free and open 24 hours, or go to https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us/ . Use GAMSTOP to block UK licensed sites, and see BeGambleAware for advice.