What age do you have to be to play online slots in the UK?
18. You must be at least 18 to play online slots, claim free spins or play demo games at a UK-licensed casino, and your age must be verified first.
By Ryan Jessop. Updated .
Key takeaways
- Minimum age: 18.
- Age verified before any play, including demos.
- £2 slot stake cap for ages 18 to 24.
- Most other adult rules apply from 18.
Age verification
Casinos check your date of birth at sign-up using your details and, if needed, documents. You cannot deposit or play until it is confirmed. See do I need ID?
Extra protections for under-25s
Players aged 18 to 24 have a £2 maximum stake on online slots, applied automatically. Financial risk assessments also use lower thresholds for this group; see financial risk assessments.
Other gambling
The National Lottery minimum age is also 18. Some low-stake machines such as coin pushers have no minimum age, but online gambling always requires 18+.
Slot figures are developers' published defaults, each confirmed against two sources; your casino may run a lower RTP. Offer terms dated 9 October 2026. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
Can 16 or 17 year olds play online slots?
No. The minimum age for online casino gambling in Great Britain is 18.
Is the age limit for demo slots also 18?
Yes. Licensed sites verify age before demo play too.
Why is the stake lower for under-25s?
Research on harm led the government to set a £2 limit for ages 18 to 24.