Tombola casino app

The tombola casino app is split into bingo and arcade

Most UK operators publish one casino app. Tombola does it differently. Its main download on the App Store is tombola bingo – Bingo Games, listed in the Casino category with the subtitle “Play real money bingo & slots”. The same developer page links to a second app, tombola arcade – Casino Games, which is the closer match for anyone searching for a tombola casino app.

Both apps log in to the same tombola account, so your balance, deposit limits and verification status carry across. If you only want slots and instant-win games, the arcade app keeps the bingo rooms out of the way. If you mostly play bingo on your phone and dip into slots between games, the bingo app covers both.

Who runs tombola and its UK gambling licence

Tombola was founded in Sunderland in 1999 by Phil Cronin and is still run from Tombola House in the city, although the licensed company is registered in Gibraltar. Flutter Entertainment, the group behind Paddy Power and Sky Betting & Gaming, bought tombola in January 2022 for £402 million.

The Gambling Commission’s public register lists the licensee as Tombola (International) Plc, account 38613. Its remote bingo and casino licences have been active since November 2014, and a virtual event betting activity was added in July 2025. The register lists two trading names, tombola and tombola arcade, and four domains: tombola.co.uk, tombola.com, tombolaarcade.co.uk and tombolaarcade.com.

The register also records one regulatory action: on 21 July 2025 the Commission imposed a £184,500 financial penalty on the licensee. Public statements like this are part of the record for any operator, and you can read the full detail on the register itself. Our guide to the UKGC explains what the regulator does and how its sanctions work.

What the tombola apps offer on a phone

Bingo is the core of the brand. The App Store description lists 90-ball, 75-line and 60-ball games, and mentions exclusive slot titles such as Candy Kingdom. Because tombola is better known for bingo rooms than for big third-party slot lobbies, expect a different feel from apps built around hundreds of Megaways slots or a full live dealer section.

• Bingo rooms: several ball formats with chat, which suits portrait play on a phone.
• Slots: tombola’s own exclusive titles appear alongside the bingo; check each game’s help screen for its live RTP.
• Arcade games: casino-style and instant games in the separate arcade app.
• Licensed themes: the bingo listing carries a Hasbro copyright line for MONOPOLY, which suggests branded content; check the lobby for what is live.

Every slot on a UK app follows the same design rules: no autoplay, no turbo spins, at least 2.5 seconds per spin and a visible balance. The UK slot stake limits apply too: £5 per spin if you are 25 or over and £2 if you are 18 to 24.

How to download the genuine tombola app

The safest route is through the official store. On iPhone, search the App Store and check the details before tapping Get. On Android, use Google Play or the operator’s own site, and match the developer name to the licence wording.

1. Open the App Store (or Google Play) and search for “tombola”.
2. Choose tombola bingo for bingo and slots, or tombola arcade for casino games.
3. Scroll to the Information section and check the seller, the 18+ rating and the compatibility list.
4. Install the app and open it; sign in with your existing tombola details or register.
5. Find the licence statement in the app’s footer or help pages and match the account number 38613 on the UKGC register.
6. Turn on Face ID or a passcode if the app offers it, then set a deposit limit before your first deposit.

The App Store seller reads “tombola ltd”, while the licence is held by Tombola (International) Plc. Group companies often publish apps under a different name. Our guide to checking a casino app developer shows how to confirm they link up.

Tombola on iPhone, iPad and Android

The bingo app needs iOS 15.0 or later and runs on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, so many older iPhones are still covered. Bingo rooms work well in portrait; slots may switch to landscape depending on the game. On an iPad the larger screen makes it easier to follow several cards at once.

For Android, look for the official listing on Google Play under a tombola developer name. If you cannot find it, the mobile site in Chrome gives the same account and the same games. Our page on casino apps missing from Google Play explains why some operators send Android users to the browser instead.

What the tombola app’s privacy label says

Apple’s privacy label for the bingo app shows identifiers and usage data used to track you, and purchases, financial information, contact details, user content, identifiers, usage data and diagnostics linked to you. Location is listed as not linked to you. This is typical for a gambling app, which must know who you are and confirm you are in Great Britain.

You can limit tracking in iPhone Settings under Privacy & Security, and manage marketing messages inside the app. Our guide to casino app permissions covers which ones a gambling app genuinely needs.

Safer gambling tools in the tombola apps

Like every UKGC licensee, tombola must give you tools to control your play. Look for them in the account menu rather than the game lobby.

• Deposit limits by day, week or month; see our deposit limit explainer.
• Time-outs for a short break from the account.
• Self-exclusion for six months or more, plus GAMSTOP, which covers every UK-licensed online operator at once.
• Play history so you can see what you have spent.

Gambling should cost no more than you are happy to lose, and over time the house edge means most players lose. If it stops being fun, the National Gambling Helpline is free on 0808 8020 133, 24 hours a day.

How to check tombola, or any casino app, on the UKGC register

Checking takes about a minute on your phone. Open the Gambling Commission’s public register, search for the business name or account number, and compare the trading names and domains with the app you are using. A mismatch is a reason to stop and ask questions. Our step-by-step guide to checking a casino licence has screenshots described in words.

Compare alternatives to the tombola casino app

If you want a single app with a deeper slot and live casino lobby, the licensed apps we work with are compared on our casino app reviews. PlayOJO offers 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza with a first deposit of £10 or more, worth 10p each, with winnings paid in cash and no wagering (18+, new UK customers excluding Northern Ireland, terms apply). Coral gives 100 free spins at 10p each when you bet £10 on slots, valid 7 days with no wagering on winnings; certain payment methods don’t qualify. Ladbrokes gives up to 500 free spins, 50 a day for 10 days after you play £10 on slots, also 10p each with no wagering. 18+, terms apply.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Set a deposit limit before you play: how to set limits. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.