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New online casinos go live in the UK on a regular basis and in 2026, we’ve seen several operators enter the market, including Betcrown, BetAhoy and Betnero.
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The Standard reviews all new online casinos, analysing what they have to offer, whether they are a worthwhile addition to the market and weighing up whether they might one day challenge for a spot on our list of the best casino sites.
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All our recommended new casino sites are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and were launched in 2022 or later, which is our cutoff point for what qualifies as a new casino.
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Top 15 new casino sites - September 2026
We’ve ranked our favourite new online casino sites for 2026.
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We will constantly monitor the rankings and update them regularly to reflect the changing landscape.
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Pub Casino
Pub Casino was one of the biggest launches for an online casino in several years with a strong marketing drive pushing the L&L Europe-backed platform into the public sphere.
It’s managed to remain a popular spot, particularly for slot players, who can choose from hundreds of online slots from all the top studios, including a handful of exclusive releases.
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The Pub Casino welcome offer includes 50 no-wagering free spins worth 20p each on the slot game Octobeer Fortune when bettors deposit and wager £10.
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Pub Casino hosts monthly tournaments with cash prizes up for grabs, while there’s a strong live casino offering with Evolution and Pragmatic Play powering the live roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game show offerings.
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Unlike many new online casinos, Pub Casino also offers dedicated casino apps for iOS and Android.
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The early reviews on iOS are relatively positive, but there are only a handful.
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In our experience, the app worked well, making it easy to switch between slot games and the live casino.
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Pros
- 50 no-wagering free spins
- Dedicated casino app
- Lots of fast withdrawal options
Cons
- No ongoing offers for existing customers
- Smaller library than some new casino sites
Rialto
Rialto is owned by the team behind Grosvenor Casino, and as such, the established infrastructure and technology give this operator a massive leg up on fellow new casinos.
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The welcome offer requires bettors to deposit and wager £10 to unlock 100 free spins, albeit the free spins are restricted to a spin-off of one of the best online slots brands, Big Bass, in Big Bass: Hold & Spinner.
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They also carry 10x wagering requirements and winnings are capped at £200.
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Rialto carries live streams from Grosvenor’s land-based casino, so bettors can join in with the action taking place at one of their venues, while there are over 1,800 non-live games to choose from in the game library.
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Rialto has some of the best offers among new online casinos, with free spins available daily and a loyalty scheme where bettors collect coins that can be exchanged for casino bonuses.
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We also like the various fast withdrawal options on Rialto, with payments completed in 15 minutes, and the wide range of slot tournaments available through the platform.
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- Too many restrictions on welcome offer
- App only available on Android
Los Vegas Casino
Los Vegas Casino launched in late 2025 and bettors might be familiar with its sister brands Duelz and VoodooDreams.
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The Los Vegas Casino welcome offer features 140 free spins drip-fed across the first seven days after a first deposit, split evenly into 20 free spins per day.
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The welcome offer also has a 10x wagering requirement before bonus winnings can be cashed.
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Each daily batch of free spins expires after 72 hours with a winnings cap of £100 per day.
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The welcome offer is complicated further by the fact that customers must manually claim each day via an on-site pop-up.
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The free spins also rotate across eligible games, which is another added complication.
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Most withdrawals are completed within 24 hours, with Visa Fast Funds and PayPal payments sorted within hours.
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Los Vegas Casino also offers Weekly Cashback every Friday - 5% of the previous week's net spend, paid as real cash with no wagering.
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Cons
- Complicated sign-up offer
- Live chat shuts down overnight
BetMGM
BetMGM are the most recognisable name on our list of top new casinos having established themselves as a giant of US betting before launching in the UK in 2024.
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That brand recognition helped BetMGM quickly settle in on the British Isles and their experience in the US, coupled with a partnership with LeoVegas, gives them a more polished feel to most new casinos.
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They rank as one of our best payout casinos and boast a strong range of offers, including a sizeable welcome bonus that features a deposit bonus and free spins, and an excellent all-in-one casino and betting app.
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The BetMGM game library is deep and features access to MGM Millions jackpot slots.
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These games feature some of the biggest progressive jackpots in the UK, with the Mega jackpot standing at £42 million at the time of writing.
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We enjoyed BetMGM’s live casino too, which offers a little taste of Las Vegas via their live streams of roulette, blackjack and baccarat from The Strip.
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Pros
- Established brand bettors can trust
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- Both parts of welcome offer carry wagering requirements
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Bally casino
Bally are another gambling firm to have made their name in the United States before taking their brand global, launching an online casino and sportsbook in the UK in 2024.
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And it wasn't just a fire-and-forget launch with Bally's platform, recently undergoing a redesign, while the all-in-one app has proven popular with mobile bettors.
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The welcome offer is a little underwhelming, handing 30 free spins on Eye of Horus to bettors who sign up and wager £10, but further Bally Rewards, as they are known, are available, such as refer a friend and mystery boxes.
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There are no wagering requirements attached to any promotions, and while their game library features just 900 games, all the big developers are there.
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Pros
- Excellent casino app
- No wagering on promotions
- Large choice of jackpot slots
Cons
- No instant payouts, minimum 4 our wait
- Redesign hasn't improved the confusing layout on desktop
Quinn Casino
QuinnBet has been around since 2017, but the operator's online casino branch is new and stands out from its rivals thanks to its variety of daily offers.
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