TonyBet Review

TonyBet (www.tonybet.co.uk) operated its UK-facing service under Tonybet OU. On the UKGC public register, the licence 039126-R-319399-016 is listed as Surrendered (end date 5 April 2024), and the www.tonybet.co.uk domain is listed as Inactive.

In practical terms, this means the operator is no longer offered as a UKGC-licensed property to players in Great Britain.

The information in this table reflects the entries shown on the UKGC public register at the time of the last check. Statuses can change; verify the live position at gamblingcommission.gov.uk.

When an operator is not currently offered as a UKGC-licensed property to Great Britain players, the protections that apply to UKGC-licensed operators may not be available. These protections include:

• Player funds held under UKGC segregation rules
• Access to IBAS for independent dispute resolution
• Responsible gambling tools required by UKGC (deposit limits, reality checks, self-exclusion)
• GamStop integration — the UK-wide self-exclusion scheme
• ASA / BCAP advertising standards compliance
• Affordability and KYC checks applicable to UK-facing UKGC licensees

For any concerns about gambling operators or domains, contact the UK Gambling Commission at gamblingcommission.gov.uk or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7).

The following operators hold current UK Gambling Commission licences and are available to players in Great Britain:

• Bet365 — UKGC licensed
• William Hill — UKGC licensed
• Paddy Power — UKGC licensed
• Betfair — UKGC licensed
• Sky Bet — UKGC licensed

*Verify current licence status at gamblingcommission.gov.uk before opening an account or depositing funds.*

• GamStop: gamstop.co.uk — UK-wide self-exclusion across UKGC-licensed sites
• BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org — free advice and support
• GamCare: gamcare.org.uk — National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133
• Gambling Therapy: gamblingtherapy.org — international support

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This section describes the www.tonybet.co.uk platform as it was available to UK players. It is provided for general informational purposes only. No access or usage instructions are provided, and this description does not constitute a recommendation.

Operator and Platform

The TonyBet brand dates from 2003 (as Omnibet); rebranded TonyBet in 2009. TonyBet was founded as Omnibet in 2003 and rebranded after poker player Antanas Guoga ('Tony G') acquired the company in 2009; it has operated both online and through offline betting shops. Registered office: Republic of Estonia (registration number 12103082).

Product Composition

The platform offered sportsbook and casino. The sportsbook covered a range of sports.

In-Play Functionality

An in-play betting product was offered.

Live Streaming

Live streaming was not offered.

Casino Content

A casino product operated alongside the sportsbook.

Mobile

A mobile application was offered.

Account Verification

Account verification was required under UKGC licence conditions.

Payment Categories

A range of payment methods was offered.

Customer Support

Customer support was offered during the operational period.

Licensing History and Current Position

The UKGC licence 039126-R-319399-016 held by Tonybet OU was surrendered on 5 April 2024; the www.tonybet.co.uk domain is listed as Inactive.

TonyBet closed its UK operations in early 2024, stopping new deposits, casino play and sportsbook wagering on 9 February 2024 and closing the UK site on 8 March 2024.

The current UKGC public register is available at gamblingcommission.gov.uk to verify the live position.

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