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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Licensing, verification, withdrawals, self-exclusion and how this website pays for itself. Answered plainly, without the marketing register. If your question is not here, the desk will answer it.

Are the brands you review actually licensed in Great Britain?

Both are. We print the licensee company name, the account number and the full licence number on every review, and each one links straight to the operator's entry on the Gambling Commission public register so you can confirm it yourself in about ten seconds. If a brand cannot be found on that register, it does not appear here.

What does "white label" mean and should it worry me?

It means the consumer brand you see is a front end operated under somebody else's licence. talkSPORT BET runs under BV Gaming Limited; Hippozino runs under ProgressPlay Limited. It is not a warning sign — it is an extremely common British arrangement — but it does change who you are contracting with, who holds your balance and who handles a complaint. That is why we name the licensee first and the brand second.

How do you make money?

Some outbound links to operators are affiliate links. If you open an account through one, the operator may pay us a commission. You never pay more, and the commercial arrangement has no bearing on scoring — the scores are set before any link is placed. Our full funding model is on the Disclosure page.

How are the scores calculated?

Six weighted categories: lobby depth, cashier speed, live tables, mobile build, customer support and safer gambling tooling. Each is scored out of ten against a fixed rubric, then averaged. Licensing is a gate rather than a category — an unlicensed operator is not scored low, it is simply not covered.

Can I gamble in the UK if I am under 18?

No. The legal minimum age for all gambling in Great Britain is 18, and licensed operators must verify age before you can deposit or stake. This website is intended for adults aged 18 and over only.

What is GAMSTOP and how do I use it?

GAMSTOP is the free national self-exclusion scheme. One registration blocks you from every gambling website and app licensed in Great Britain, for six months, one year or five years, and it cannot be reversed before the period ends. You can register at gamstop.co.uk in a few minutes. Both operators covered here are signed up.

Why do operators ask for identity documents?

British licence conditions require operators to verify your name, address and date of birth before you can deposit. Where an electronic check is inconclusive they must ask for documents. Any operator that lets you deposit and stake without ever verifying you is not following British rules.

Can I use a credit card to deposit?

Not in Great Britain. Credit card gambling has been banned since 14 April 2020 across all licensed operators. Debit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Paysafecard and bank transfer are the normal routes.

How long should a withdrawal take?

Once your account is verified, a debit card payout usually clears within one working day, though operators that run a manual review stage can take 24 to 72 hours. Persistent unexplained delays are worth raising with the operator's complaints procedure, then with its alternative dispute resolution provider.

Do you accept reader submissions or comments?

No. GreenLine Review carries no user-generated content of any kind — no comments, no forums, no uploaded reviews, no ratings widgets. Every word is written by our editorial team and signed off before publication.

How often is the licensing information checked?

Register details are re-checked on a rolling monthly cycle and immediately whenever a review is edited. The date of the most recent check appears at the foot of every review.

What if I think something on this website is wrong?

Tell us. Use the contact page or email the editorial desk directly. Factual corrections — especially to licence numbers, payment methods or bonus terms — are made quickly and noted on the page.

Brand specific

Questions about the two operators

talkSPORT BET

Is talkSPORT BET licensed in Great Britain?

Yes. It operates under BV Gaming Limited, account number 39576, licence number 039576-R-319370-026, which is active on the Gambling Commission public register and covers remote casino, bingo, gambling software and both real-event and virtual-event betting.

Who holds my money?

BV Gaming Limited, the licensee. The talkSPORT branding is a white label wrapper over that licensed operation.

Does GAMSTOP cover it?

Yes. Any active GAMSTOP registration blocks access to this brand along with every other GB-licensed operator.

Hippozino

Is Hippozino licensed in Great Britain?

Yes. It operates under ProgressPlay Limited, account number 39335, licence number 039335-R-319313-020, active on the Gambling Commission public register for remote casino, bingo and real-event betting.

How long has the licence been held?

The remote casino licence has been active since 1 November 2014. Bingo was added in August 2024 and real-event betting in December 2018.

Why do withdrawals take longer here?

Payouts pass through a manual review stage before release. It is a process choice, not a red flag, but it does mean planning for 24 to 72 hours rather than same-day.

Still unanswered?

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