The Bally Casino casino app is run by Gamesys Operations Limited under UK Gambling Commission account 38905, the same licence behind Jackpotjoy and Virgin Games. The brand launched in Britain in September 2023, taking over from Megaways Casino. This profile covers who stands behind it, how to install the right app, and the controls you can set on your phone.
Gamesys Operations Limited (UKGC account 38905) holds the licence, from Waterport Place, Gibraltar.
Bally Casino replaced Megaways Casino in September 2023.
Sister brands on the licence include Jackpotjoy, Virgin Games, Monopoly Casino and Rainbow Riches Casino.
The Commission imposed a £6m penalty on the licensee in January 2024.
UK operator
Gamesys Operations Limited
UKGC account
38905
UK launch
September 2023
Replaced
Megaways Casino
Group
Bally's Intralot
Products
Slots, tables, live casino, Bally Bet
Bally Casino casino app: the essentials
Bally Casino's UK licence holder is Gamesys Operations Limited, whose register entry gives an address at Waterport Place in Gibraltar. Four remote licences are listed, all active, and the entry shows one regulatory action.
Licence
Active from
Remote casino
1 November 2014
Remote bingo
1 November 2014
Remote betting (real events)
23 May 2016
Remote betting (virtual events)
29 August 2024
Those licences are what make the app legal to use in Great Britain, and they bind it to every UK rule on age checks, stakes and bonuses. If the wording is unfamiliar, our entry on the remote gambling licence explains each type.
From Megaways Casino to Bally Casino
Bally Casino arrived in the UK in September 2023, replacing a brand called Megaways Casino on the same platform. Megaways itself is a slot mechanic licensed by Big Time Gaming, so the old name described a type of game rather than a company; you can read more on our Megaways glossary page and our Megaways slots apps guide.
If you once installed a Megaways Casino app, check whether it is still on your phone and whether it still updates. An abandoned listing won't get security fixes, so delete it and install the current Bally Casino listing instead. Your account history sits with the operator, not the app, and deleting an app never closes an account; our article on whether deleting a casino app closes your account explains why.
The Gamesys family: Jackpotjoy, Virgin Games and more
Gamesys Operations runs several well-known UK brands on the same licence, and they share a lot of their technology. Expect similar lobbies, cashier screens and account menus across them:
Each brand usually has its own sign-up. If you need to stop, ask whether an exclusion with one brand covers its sister sites, and register with GAMSTOP to block every UK-licensed operator at once.
Bally's Intralot: who owns the business
Gamesys was bought by the American casino group Bally's Corporation, and its international online business now sits within Bally's Intralot: the Greek-listed company Intralot S.A., in which Bally's Corporation holds 58%. The Bally name itself comes from the US casino and gaming business, which explains why a British-facing app carries an American brand. None of this changes your account terms, which are with the Gibraltar licensee.
Bally Casino and Bally Bet: casino and sport under one name
The brand covers slots, table games, live casino and jackpots, plus sports betting under the Bally Bet name. Whether casino and sport share an app or sit in separate downloads depends on the current store listings, so read the description before installing.
One rule applies either way: since 19 January 2026, UK operators can't run offers that require you to bet on one product to unlock a reward on another, such as a sports bet that releases casino spins. Our page on sport and casino offers explains the change.
Downloading the Bally Casino app safely
Third-party reviews describe Bally casino apps on both the App Store and Google Play. Use the official store and check the details before you install.
Search the App Store or Google Play for Bally Casino.
Skip any sponsored result and open the listing itself.
Check the developer or seller is Gamesys or a related company you can trace to the licensee.
Look for the 18+ (iOS) or PEGI 18 (Android) rating.
Read the privacy label or Data safety section.
Install, open the app and confirm Gamesys Operations Limited appears in the terms.
Developer names on store listings don't always match the licensee word for word. Our guide on checking a casino app's developer explains how to judge whether they connect.
Bally Casino's limit and break tools
Third-party reviews list a broad set of safer gambling controls: deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, session time limits, cool-off breaks and self-exclusion. Here is what each does when you set it from a phone.
Control
What it limits
Good for
Deposit limit
Money paid in over a period
Keeping to a monthly budget
Loss limit
Net losses over a period
Capping the cost of a session
Session reminder
Nothing; it shows time played
Noticing how long you've been playing
Session time limit
Length of a session
Stopping late-night play
Cool-off break
Access for a short period
A pause without closing the account
Self-exclusion
Access for months or years
Stepping away from gambling
If gambling is causing worry, the National Gambling Helpline is free on 0808 8020 133, 24 hours a day.
The £6m penalty and Bally Casino's register record
In January 2024 the Gambling Commission imposed a £6m penalty on Gamesys Operations Limited, the licensee behind Bally Casino and its sister brands. The register entry lists one regulatory action and links to a public statement explaining the failings and what the operator agreed to do. You can open it from your phone in a few taps; our guide on how to check a casino licence shows the route.
What to set up in your first few minutes in the app
Complete age and identity checks; UK apps won't let you deposit or play demos until you're verified.
Set a deposit limit that fits your budget before paying in.
Turn on a reality check so the app shows how long you've played.
Switch on Face ID or fingerprint login if offered, so others can't open your account.
In your phone's settings, allow only account and security notifications.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs the Bally Casino app in the UK?
Gamesys Operations Limited runs Bally Casino for British players under UK Gambling Commission account 38905. The company is based at Waterport Place in Gibraltar and holds active remote casino, bingo and betting licences. It is part of Bally's Intralot, the group formed around Intralot S.A., which is 58% owned by Bally's Corporation. The same licence covers Jackpotjoy, Virgin Games and other brands. Our guide on checking a casino licence shows how to confirm this on the register yourself.
What happened to Megaways Casino?
Megaways Casino was replaced by Bally Casino in September 2023 on the same Gamesys platform. If you still have an old Megaways Casino app on your phone, check whether it receives updates; if not, delete it and install the current listing, because unsupported apps miss security fixes. Deleting an app doesn't close an account or erase your history, which the operator keeps. Megaways is also the name of a slot mechanic from Big Time Gaming, explained on our Megaways glossary page.
Is Bally Casino the same as Jackpotjoy?
They are separate brands, but they share an operator: Gamesys Operations Limited runs both under one UK licence, alongside Double Bubble Bingo, Virgin Games, Monopoly Casino and Rainbow Riches Casino. That is why their apps often look alike. Each brand normally needs its own registration and has its own branding and promotions. If you want to stop gambling, ask support whether an exclusion covers sister brands and use GAMSTOP as well. Our Jackpotjoy app profile covers that brand in detail.
Is Bally Casino available on iPhone and Android?
Third-party reviews describe Bally casino apps on both the App Store and Google Play. Search the store for Bally Casino, check the developer line and the 18+ or PEGI 18 rating, and only install from the official store. If a listing isn't visible, the usual causes are an Apple ID or Google account set to another country, or parental controls that hide 18+ apps. The mobile website works with the same account. Our page on casino apps missing from Google Play covers the Android side.
Has Bally Casino been fined?
The Gambling Commission imposed a £6m penalty on Gamesys Operations Limited, the licensee behind Bally Casino and its sister brands, in January 2024. The register entry for account 38905 lists one regulatory action with a public statement setting out the failings and the operator's commitments. It's free to read on a phone. A penalty is one factor to weigh, alongside terms, safety tools and how complaints are handled. Our casino app red flags guide suggests other checks before depositing anywhere.
Can I set a loss limit in the Bally Casino app?
Third-party reviews list loss limits among Bally Casino's tools, alongside deposit limits, session reminders, session time limits, cool-off breaks and self-exclusion. A loss limit caps how much you can lose over a set period, which some people find more useful than a deposit limit when they withdraw and redeposit often. Look in the account area of the app for the safer gambling section. Reductions apply at once; increases wait. Read our loss limit glossary entry for a worked example.
Does Bally Casino include sports betting?
Yes, the brand offers sports betting under the Bally Bet name as well as slots, table games, live casino and jackpots. Whether sport and casino share one app or use separate downloads depends on the current store listings. Since 19 January 2026, UK operators can't link the two in one promotion, for example by requiring a sports bet to unlock casino spins. The casino apps for sports bettors guide explains how mixed accounts and wallets usually work on a phone.
Is it safe to log in to Bally Casino with Face ID?
Where a casino app offers Face ID or fingerprint login, it's generally a secure option, because the biometric data stays on your phone and the app only receives a yes or no from the operating system. It also stops someone who picks up your unlocked phone from opening the account without your face or finger. Keep a strong, unique password as a backup and add two-factor authentication if offered. The steps are set out in how to enable Face ID on casino apps.
Gambling can be addictive. Free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day from the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133. Get support from GamCare or NHS gambling support, or block yourself from all UK-licensed gambling sites with GAMSTOP.
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