How to download casino apps

Before you download

First time? Start with casino apps for beginners. Not sure whether you want sport too? See casino apps vs betting apps.

• Decide which app you want; our app reviews and app finder can help.
• Check your phone has storage and a recent operating system.
• Have photo ID to hand for verification.
• Decide a monthly budget so you can set a deposit limit at once.

iPhone and iPad

1. Open the App Store.
2. Search for the casino by name.
3. Open the listing and check the developer.
4. Tap Get, then confirm with Face ID, Touch ID or your Apple ID password.
5. Open the app and allow location access when asked.

Android

1. Open Google Play.
2. Search for the casino by name.
3. Open the listing and check the developer.
4. Tap Install.
5. Open the app and allow location access when asked.

If a casino offers a direct APK download instead, read the advice on Android casino apps first.

Is the app genuine?

The store listing's developer should be the operator above or its parent company. A large number of reviews spread over years is a good sign; a brand-new listing with a famous name is not. More in app safety.

First-run setup

1. Register through the offer link if you want a welcome offer.
2. Complete identity verification; see verification on mobile.
3. Set a deposit limit.
4. Choose whether to allow notifications; see limits and notifications.
5. Decide whether to switch on biometric login.

If it will not install

The usual causes are an old operating system, a full phone or an app-store account set to another country. Fixes are in troubleshooting. You can always use the mobile site instead.

Device guides

iPhone, Android and tablets.

Play safely

An app puts a casino in your pocket all day. Set a deposit limit when you install it, switch on session reminders, and treat every deposit as money spent. Free, confidential help is available from the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133. Our safer gambling page lists the tools and services.