About Skypoker: The Brand Behind the Tables
Skypoker is one of the longest-standing names in British online poker, and this independent review site examines what sits behind the brand: who operates it, how it is licensed, and what protections are in place for players. The sections below set out the verified facts about the operator so you can judge the numbers before staking a penny.
Our Story
Skypoker has been running since 2007, making it one of the longest-serving dedicated poker rooms available to UK players. It operates under the Sky Betting & Gaming umbrella, a group that also includes sister brands Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo and Sky Bet Games, all operated for UK customers by Bonne Terre Gaming Limited, a company registered in England & Wales.
The wider ownership chain is equally well documented. Sky Betting & Gaming, including Skypoker, is part of The Stars Group, which is wholly owned by Flutter Entertainment Plc — a publicly listed company whose poker portfolio also covers PokerStars, Betfair and Paddy Power. That corporate depth matters to an ROI-minded player: a publicly traded parent company faces continuous financial reporting scrutiny, which reduces counterparty risk on your bankroll.
The most significant recent evolution in the platform’s history came in May 2025, when Skypoker migrated to the iPoker Network running on Playtech software. For players, this translates into shared liquidity across the network, meaning fuller cash game lobbies, larger tournament fields and a steadier schedule of multi-table tournaments, Sit & Go’s, fast-fold poker and jackpot sit & go’s. Network liquidity is a concrete, mathematical advantage: more entrants per tournament generally means better prize pools relative to buy-in.
For a broader overview of what the platform offers day to day, the Skypoker review homepage covers the product in detail.
Licensing and Regulation
Skypoker is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission of Great Britain under licence number 065519 for customers located in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man, with an additional Remote Gambling Licence No. 156 issued by HM Government of Gibraltar. UK players therefore play under UK Gambling Commission 065519, one of the strictest regulatory frameworks in the world.
A UKGC licence carries enforceable obligations that directly affect your expected value as a player:
- Segregation and transparency requirements around player funds and published terms.
- Access to IBAS, the independent alternative dispute resolution service, if a complaint cannot be settled with the operator directly.
- Mandatory safer gambling tools, including deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion via GAMSTOP.
- Identity and age verification — players must be 18 or over and may hold only one account.
The operator’s registered place of business is 4th Floor, 55 Line Wall, GX11 1AA, Gibraltar, while the operating company is registered in England & Wales. The Gibraltar licence sits alongside, not instead of, the UK licence — the UKGC authorisation is the one that governs your play.
Our Commitment
Player Safety
Verification is completed before withdrawals, and the operator states that documents are reviewed within 4 hours, though it can occasionally take up to 24 hours (document review hours run from 7am to 2am). Accepted proof of ID is one unexpired photo ID — Passport, Driving Licence, Passport Card or National ID — uploaded as JPEG, JPG or PNG only, with no PDFs or screenshots. Proof of address for UK customers can be a utility bill or bank statement less than 6 months old, with alternatives including a Credit Card Statement, Council Tax Bill, HMRC Statement, Tenancy Agreement and several other dated documents.
UKGC-mandated safer gambling tools are built into the account: deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and full self-exclusion through GAMSTOP. Setting a deposit limit before your first session is simply sound bankroll management, and the tools make that easy to enforce.
Fair Gaming
Since the migration to the iPoker Network, all games run on Playtech software under the oversight of the UKGC licence. Poker is a player-versus-player product, so the operator’s edge comes from rake rather than house odds — and network-level traffic keeps games running across cash games, multi-table tournaments and Sit & Go formats. Disputes that cannot be resolved directly can be escalated to IBAS, as required under the licence conditions.
Customer Service Standards
Support is available via live chat and email. The documented verification targets — documents reviewed within 4 hours in most cases — give a concrete benchmark for how the operator handles account administration. Payment operations follow equally specific rails: Pay by Bank, debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay and Revolut Pay are the accepted methods for UK players, while PayPal and Google Pay are no longer accepted across Sky Betting & Gaming brands.
| Method | Withdrawal Speed | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Pay by Bank | Appears in your bank immediately | £5 |
| Debit card (Visa and participating Mastercard) — Instant Withdrawals | Within 1-4 hours | £5 |
| Debit card — Standard Withdrawals | 2-5 working days | £5 |
| Revolut Pay | Usually instant, no fee | No minimum |
New Skypoker customers receive up to £50 worth of tournament tickets: £10 in tickets (2x £2.20 and 2x £3.30) credited simply for creating an account and usable within 30 days, plus a further £40 (4x £11) after depositing at least £10 and staking at least £10 at the cash game tables, credited within 72 hours. No promo code is needed and there is no playthrough requirement on the no-deposit tickets — a genuinely positive expected value start, since the £10 in tickets arrives before any deposit. Note that a small deposit of £5 must be made with any new transaction method before you can withdraw any funds.
Contact Information
Skypoker support is reachable through two main channels: live chat, which is the fastest route for account and payment queries, and email for anything requiring attachments or a written record. For formal complaints that remain unresolved, UK players can escalate to IBAS, the independent adjudicator named under the UKGC licence.
The business address for the operator is Bonne Terre Gaming Limited, 4th Floor, 55 Line Wall, GX11 1AA, Gibraltar. As part of the Sky Betting & Gaming family, the brand also maintains an active presence on major social media platforms, where promotions, tournament schedules and service updates are posted regularly.
Details of how the operator handles player data and contractual terms sit outside this page’s scope: Skypoker terms and conditions and Skypoker privacy policy are covered separately.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skypoker
Is Skypoker legal in United Kingdom?
Yes. Skypoker is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission of Great Britain under licence number 065519 for customers in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. It is operated by Bonne Terre Gaming Limited, part of The Stars Group, wholly owned by Flutter Entertainment Plc. Players must be 18 or over.
How do I create a Skypoker account?
Registration is open to UK residents aged 18 or over, with one account per person. After signing up, verification documents — a photo ID such as a Passport or Driving Licence and proof of address — are reviewed within 4 hours in most cases, occasionally up to 24 hours, before withdrawals are enabled.
What payment methods does Skypoker support in United Kingdom?
UK players can use Pay by Bank, debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay and Revolut Pay. PayPal and Google Pay are no longer accepted. Pay by Bank withdrawals arrive immediately, instant card withdrawals within 1-4 hours, and standard card withdrawals in 2-5 working days. A £5 deposit with any new method is required before withdrawing.
How do I claim the Skypoker welcome bonus?
Create an account to receive £10 in tournament tickets (2x £2.20 and 2x £3.30), usable within 30 days. Then deposit at least £10 and stake at least £10 at the cash tables to receive a further £40 (4x £11), credited within 72 hours. No promo code is required, and the no-deposit tickets carry no playthrough requirement.
The maths on Skypoker is straightforward: £10 in tournament tickets before you deposit anything, UKGC oversight, and withdrawals that can land in your bank immediately. If the numbers add up for you, the next step takes less than a minute.