The UK Gambling Commission has granted full gaming licences to Amaya’s poker and gaming brands.
Amaya had been operating each brand under temporary continuation licences since late 2014 but is now free to offer its products to UK customers.
The operator has also voluntarily applied the highest standards of player fund protection, with all player funds being held separately by a trustee.
Eric Hollreiser, head of corporate communications for Amaya and PokerStars, said: “We are very pleased to receive operating licences in the UK, which is a large and growing market for us. We continue to build upon PokerStars’ leadership in poker in the UK and intend to leverage our scale and expertise to become market leaders in casino and sports betting.
“We believe the UK licences illustrate the strength of our platforms, our regulatory approach, and our commitment to integrity, security, and consumer protection. PokerStars and Full Tilt now hold licences from a dozen European jurisdictions.”
