About Skypoker: Operator Background, Licensing and How to Get in Touch
Skypoker is the dedicated poker arm of the Sky Betting & Gaming family, running cash games, tournaments and sit & go’s on the iPoker Network. This page explains who operates the brand, which licences stand behind it, and what safeguards and support channels UK players can rely on. For a broader look at the product itself, the Skypoker review homepage covers the tables and software in depth.
Our Story
Skypoker has been running since 2007, making it one of the longest-established poker brands serving the United Kingdom market. Originally built as an in-house Sky product, it grew into a recognisable fixture of British online poker, with televised coverage and a loyal tournament scene forming part of its identity over the years.
A significant step in the platform’s evolution came in May 2025, when Sky Poker migrated to the iPoker Network running on Playtech software. The move placed UK players into a shared international player pool, which directly affects the numbers that matter to a regular player: fuller cash-game lobbies at off-peak hours, larger guaranteed tournament fields and more consistent sit & go traffic. The current game categories on offer include cash games, multi-table tournaments, sit & go’s, fast-fold poker and jackpot sit & go’s, with native apps available for iOS and Android APK.
Ownership-wise, Sky Betting & Gaming — including Sky Poker — is part of The Stars Group, which is wholly owned by Flutter Entertainment Plc. That places the poker room alongside sister brands such as Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo, PokerStars, Betfair and Paddy Power under one corporate structure.
Licensing and Regulation
For customers located in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man, Sky Poker is operated by Bonne Terre Gaming Limited, a company registered in England & Wales with its place of business at 4th Floor, 55 Line Wall, GX11 1AA, Gibraltar. The brand is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission of Great Britain under licence number 065519, and additionally licensed by HM Government of Gibraltar under Remote Gambling Licence No. 156.
A UK Gambling Commission licence carries concrete obligations rather than ceremonial ones. Key compliance points that follow from the licence include:
- 18+ age requirement: only players aged 18 or over may register, and each person may hold only one account.
- Fund segregation and fairness oversight: UKGC licence conditions require ring-fenced player funds and independently tested game software.
- Independent dispute resolution: unresolved complaints can be escalated to IBAS, the alternative dispute resolution service required under the UKGC licence.
- Identity verification: KYC checks must be completed before the first withdrawal. Accepted proof of ID includes a passport, driving licence, passport card or national ID (JPEG, JPG or PNG only), while proof of address options include a utility bill or bank statement less than 6 months old, plus alternatives such as a council tax bill, HMRC statement or tenancy agreement dated within the last 6 months. Documents are aimed to be reviewed within 4 hours, though this can take up to 24 hours, with document review hours running from 7am to 2am.
Our Commitment
The operator’s published safer gambling toolkit reflects the UKGC framework. Available controls include deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion through GAMSTOP, the national scheme that blocks access across all UK-licensed gambling sites at once.
Fair gaming sits on two pillars. The iPoker Network software supplied by Playtech is subject to the testing standards required by the licence, and the single-account rule plus verification checks limit multi-accounting and identity abuse at the tables. From a value perspective, the promotional structure is also refreshingly transparent: new Sky Poker customers receive up to £50 worth of tournament tickets — £10 in tickets (2x £2.20 and 2x £3.30) credited on account creation, to be used 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 required, and there is no playthrough requirement on the no-deposit tickets. Note that a small deposit of £5 must be made with any new transaction method before you can withdraw any funds.
Customer service standards are anchored by live chat and email support. Payment rails for UK players are fiat-first: Pay by Bank, debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay and Revolut Pay — PayPal and Google Pay are no longer accepted across Sky Betting & Gaming brands. Withdrawal speeds are well documented:
| 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 |
Contact Information
Players can reach Skypoker through two primary support channels: live chat inside the platform and email. Live chat is the practical first stop for account, payment or verification queries, while email suits document follow-ups and longer correspondence. Escalated disputes that support cannot resolve can be taken to IBAS, the independent adjudicator tied to the UKGC licence.
The operating company behind the UK service is Bonne Terre Gaming Limited, 4th Floor, 55 Line Wall, GX11 1AA, Gibraltar. Corporate information for the wider group is published by Flutter Entertainment Plc, the parent company. Details of how the operator handles personal data and promotional conditions sit in the Skypoker privacy policy and the Skypoker terms and conditions pages.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skypoker
Is Skypoker legal in United Kingdom?
Yes. Sky Poker is operated for UK customers by Bonne Terre Gaming Limited under Gambling Commission of Great Britain licence number 065519, which covers players located in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. It additionally holds Gibraltar Remote Gambling Licence No. 156. Players must be 18 or over to register.
How do I create a Skypoker account?
Registration is done through the Sky Poker site or the iOS and Android APK apps, requiring standard personal details and confirmation that you are 18 or over. Only one account per person is permitted. Identity verification with a photo ID and proof of address must be completed before your first withdrawal.
What payment methods does Skypoker support in United Kingdom?
UK players can deposit and withdraw using Pay by Bank, debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay and Revolut Pay. PayPal and Google Pay are no longer accepted across Sky Betting & Gaming brands. Withdrawals are free, with Pay by Bank and Revolut Pay typically landing instantly and instant card withdrawals arriving within 1-4 hours.
How do I claim the Skypoker welcome bonus?
No promo code is needed. New customers receive £10 in tournament tickets (2x £2.20 and 2x £3.30) simply for creating an account, usable within 30 days. A further £40 in tickets (4x £11) is credited within 72 hours after depositing at least £10 and staking at least £10 at the cash game tables.
The licensing, payout speeds and ticket-based welcome offer make Skypoker a straightforward value proposition for UK players — claim the £50 in tournament tickets through the link below.