In Great Britain, bet365's operator is Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC; the regulator is Gambling Commission of Great Britain.
That entry names the business recorded as responsible for operating bet365 in Great Britain. The named operator is Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC.
An operator is the legal business connected with providing and managing gambling services in the relevant market.
This makes Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC the important name for understanding who runs the bet365 service in Great Britain.
No. Ownership describes who owns a business or brand, while operation describes the business responsible for running the gambling service.
One company can own a brand while another company operates it under the applicable corporate structure.
Corporate ownership can also involve parent companies, subsidiaries or shareholders. Those roles are distinct from the operator recorded for a particular market.
The regulator is Gambling Commission of Great Britain. Its role is separate from the operator: it oversees gambling businesses and applies the regulatory framework for gambling in Great Britain.
It is the public authority responsible for regulation, while Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC is the named operator.
Regulation covers areas such as compliance with licensing requirements, consumer protection and action when an operator fails to meet its obligations. These duties do not turn the regulator into a commercial owner.
Use the two names for different purposes. The operator tells you which business is responsible for the gambling service, while the regulator identifies the authority overseeing gambling in Great Britain.
When considering the wider service, you can also read our guidance on whether bet365 is right for you in Great Britain. That is a separate decision from identifying the operator or regulator.
Editor: Jessica Wilson
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Jessica Wilson advises online and land-based gambling businesses on licences and regulatory obligations.
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