In mid-December 2025, one of the best-known names in online betting, GGBet, began closing its doors to the UK market. The decision marks the end of more than two years in business.
Shutdown after two years of operation
GGBet entered the UK market in July 2023 after Rednines Gaming Ltd acquired the right to use its brand and infrastructure to operate an online sports betting and casino offering. But on 12 December 2025, the company announced that it was ceasing to accept new registrations, as well as deposits and wagers on all its products. This announcement came as a surprise to many UK players.
While most of the platform’s features have been deactivated, players who still have active accounts can still log in to withdraw their money. The deadline for this withdrawal is 9 January 2026, a reasonable amount of time to allow customers to clear their balances before total closure.
The company has also clarified how it will deal with outstanding bets: all bets on events ending before the closing date will be honoured as normal. On the other hand, bets on events scheduled after the closing date will be cancelled, and the bets will be automatically refunded to the player’s account.
Growing economic and regulatory pressure
Officially, GGBet has not cited a specific reason for its withdrawal. However, several industry experts and specialist sources analyse that the combination of high compliance costs and a stricter tax environment has made the operator’s presence on the UK market unviable in the long term.
GGBet’s withdrawal follows a series of similar moves in the UK market in recent months. Several international operators have announced reviews of their presence.
The UK imposes stringent regulations and a demanding tax framework for operators, aimed in particular at protecting consumers and strengthening controls against fraud and gambling addiction. These requirements, combined with increasingly high taxes, weigh heavily on operators’ margins. The UK experience remains attractive because of its size, but it remains one of the most expensive and regulated markets in Europe.
What dose the future hold for British players?
GGBet UK customers should ensure that they withdraw their funds before 9 January 2026 and carefully monitor their transactions with GGBet support.
Is GGBet available in Belgium?
No, GGBet is not licensed by the Gaming Commission and is therefore not accessible from Belgium.