Keeping a dated record of casino terms

A casino terms update record helps you distinguish what you read from what a page says today. This personal checklist is for adults aged 18+ in Great Britain, not a casino recommendation. Keep dated copies rather than relying on memory or a bookmark alone.

Dated casino terms checklist

For each check, record the full page URL, page title and date and time checked, including your time zone. Copy any displayed update date and effective date separately; if neither appears, note that it was not displayed.

Your checking date records when you viewed the page. It does not establish when a term took effect. Keep that distinction clear in filenames and notes.

Note the operator’s name and licence reference, then compare them with the current Gambling Commission register. An old licence record alone does not prove current status, and the register should not be treated as endorsing an offer.

What to save when casino terms change

Save the relevant terms as a PDF or readable screenshots, including the section heading and surrounding wording. Check that your saved copy actually contains the text; retain the original file without overwriting it on your next visit.

Keep any change notification alongside the terms. For a promotion, save its specific conditions as well as the general terms. Our guide to reading the complete bonus conditions explains what to examine together. Avoid putting account details into shared screenshots.

How to record changes to casino terms

Use a short before-and-after note: previous wording, current wording, where each appeared and when each copy was saved. Separate observed changes from your interpretation.

For example, imagine you saved terms on Monday and found a different eligibility sentence on Thursday. Keep both copies, quote the two sentences and record Thursday as the discovery date. Do not assume Thursday was the effective date or that the change applied to your earlier activity.

Clarify discrepancies without jumping to conclusions

If a notification and a terms page differ, record both versions and ask the operator which wording applies, from what date and why. Save your question and its response.

Licence condition 7.1.1 requires transparent, easily accessible contractual terms and notification of material changes before they take effect. A discrepancy alone does not establish illegality or promise recovery of money.

Record-keeping does not make gambling safe or profitable. Set limits, avoid chasing losses and take a break if gambling causes concern.

Official sources

Gambling Commission public register — check current licence information and regulatory-action information.

Licence condition 7.1.1: fair and transparent terms and practices — the transparency and change-notification requirements above.