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Gamesys Casinos & Sister Sites

11 brands investigated

By Lucie Turner Last updated 11 August 2026

Gamesys is one of the UK’s best-known bingo and casino operators — founded in London in 2001, the home of Jackpotjoy, and since October 2021 owned by Bally’s Corporation (a roughly US$2.7bn acquisition). Its licensed entity, Gamesys Operations Limited, holds UK Gambling Commission account 38905 and runs a family of household-name brands on its own proprietary platform.

Why these brands are sisters: one in-house platform

Gamesys builds its own games and platform and runs all its brands on it under one licence. That is why Virgin Games, Jackpotjoy, Double Bubble Bingo, Monopoly Casino, Rainbow Riches Casino and Bally’s own Bally Casino share a games library, cashier and terms — several use famous licensed names (Monopoly, Rainbow Riches, Virgin) but the operator underneath is Gamesys itself. (Virgin Bet is a separate licensee, not Gamesys.)

Compliance history — stated plainly

Gamesys has faced two UK Gambling Commission actions: a £1.2 million penalty package in 2019 (money returned plus a payment in lieu, for AML and safer-gambling failings) and a £6 million fine in January 2024 for anti-money-laundering and social-responsibility failings identified in 2022. Because these brands share one operator, they share that record.

What this means for you

  • UK self-exclusion covers all of them. Every Gamesys UK brand is UKGC-licensed and on the UK self-exclusion scheme; a single self-exclusion blocks the whole network.
  • Bonuses and games repeat. The welcome offer, wagering rules and exclusive in-house games on one Gamesys brand are usually mirrored on its sisters.
  • Consistent, established payments. One mature platform means reliable KYC and withdrawals across the family.

How to use this page

The table below lists every Gamesys brand we have reviewed, with licence and UK self-exclusion status. For a genuinely different platform and games mix, compare against the other networks in our casino network directory. Licence and enforcement details verified against the UK Gambling Commission public register; last checked August 2026.

All Gamesys Brands

Every brand we have investigated in this group, with its licence and regulatory status. Click any brand for the full review.

BrandLicenceStatusReview link
Bally BetUKGC 38905UKGC LicensedRead review →
Bally CasinoUKGC 38905UKGC LicensedIn this network
Bubble BingoUKGC 38905UKGC LicensedIn this network
Cat Spins——In this network
Chat Mag BingoUKGC 38905UKGC LicensedIn this network
Double Bubble BingoUKGC 38905UKGC LicensedRead review →
JackpotjoyUKGC 38905UKGC LicensedRead review →
Monopoly CasinoUKGC 38905UKGC LicensedRead review →
Rainbow Riches——In this network
StarSpinsUKGC 38905UKGC LicensedIn this network
Virgin GamesUKGC 38905UKGC LicensedRead review →

How we group casino networks

We identify the company and licence behind each brand from its terms, licensing register entries and platform fingerprints, then group brands that share an operator. We verify the UK Gambling Commission licence for every brand and re-check regularly. See our full rating methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Gamesys casinos sister sites of each other?

Yes. All 11 brands on this page operate on the Gamesys network, so they share the same company, platform and licensing. That makes them sister sites: expect similar game libraries, shared promotions and, importantly, linked responsible-gambling controls.

Are Gamesys casinos licensed in the UK?

9 of the 11 Gamesys brands we list hold a UK Gambling Commission licence. Always check the licence column in the table above before you play.

How many Gamesys casino brands are there?

We have independently reviewed 11 Gamesys brands so far. We update this list as new sites launch on the network or existing ones close.

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