About Skypoker: The Operator Behind the Tables
Skypoker is the dedicated poker arm of Sky Betting & Gaming, running since 2007 and now operating on the iPoker Network under a UK Gambling Commission licence. This independent review site breaks down who operates the brand, how it is regulated, and what that means for the value you extract at the tables.
Our Story
Sky Poker launched in 2007 as part of the broader Sky Betting & Gaming portfolio, sitting alongside sister brands such as Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino and Sky Bingo. For UK customers, the brand is operated by Bonne Terre Gaming Limited, a company registered in England & Wales. Sky Betting & Gaming, including Sky Poker, is part of The Stars Group, which is wholly owned by Flutter Entertainment Plc — the same group behind PokerStars, Betfair and Paddy Power. That ownership structure matters to a numbers-focused player: a group balance sheet of this scale means tournament prize pools and withdrawal obligations are backed by one of the largest gambling businesses in the world.
The most significant recent development in the platform’s history is its migration to the iPoker Network, built on Playtech software, in May 2025. Moving onto an established shared network rather than running isolated tables changes the liquidity equation directly in the player’s favour: shared player pools across the network mean fuller cash game lobbies, more multi-table tournaments on the schedule, and Sit & Go’s that fill faster. The Skypoker lobby today covers cash games, multi-table tournaments, Sit & Go’s, fast-fold poker and jackpot sit & go’s, all running on Playtech’s iPoker client. A native app is available for iOS, and Android users can install the dedicated APK.
For the broader product overview, the homepage of this site covers it in full: Home.
Licensing and Regulation
Skypoker operates for UK customers under licence number 065519, issued and regulated by the Gambling Commission of Great Britain. That single fact answers the most important due-diligence question a UK player can ask: the brand is legal, supervised, and held to the strictest regulatory regime in Europe.
The key regulatory details are as follows:
- UK licence: Gambling Commission of Great Britain, licence no. 065519, covering customers located in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man.
- Additional licence: HM Government of Gibraltar, Remote Gambling Licence No. 156.
- Operating entity: Bonne Terre Gaming Limited, with its place of business at 4th Floor, 55 Line Wall, GX11 1AA, Gibraltar.
- Dispute resolution: IBAS acts as the alternative dispute resolution service, as required under the UKGC licence, giving players an independent escalation route if a complaint is not resolved directly.
A UKGC licence carries concrete obligations rather than decorative badges. The operator must segregate and protect player funds according to Commission rules, verify every customer’s identity before withdrawals, and provide the full suite of safer gambling tools. Players must be 18 or over and may hold only one account. For the fine print that governs your account, the relevant page is here: Skypoker terms and conditions.
Our Commitment
Player Safety
Skypoker provides the full set of UKGC-mandated safer gambling tools: deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion via GAMSTOP. Deposit limits are the tool a disciplined, ROI-minded player should reach for first — setting a hard weekly ceiling turns bankroll management from a willpower exercise into a system setting, which is precisely how expected value stays positive over hundreds of sessions.
Identity verification is required before any withdrawal. The operator accepts one unexpired photo ID — a Passport, Driving Licence, Passport Card or National ID (JPEG, JPG or PNG only, no PDFs or screenshots) — plus proof of address for UK customers, such as a utility bill or bank statement less than 6 months old. Alternatives accepted include a Credit Card Statement, Motor Insurance Statement, Council Tax Bill, HMRC Statement, Phone/Broadband Bill, Student Finance statement, Poll Card or Tenancy Agreement dated within the last 6 months. Documents are reviewed within 4 hours in most cases, occasionally up to 24 hours, with the review desk staffed from 7am to 2am. The practical takeaway: submit documents immediately after registering, not after winning, so your first cashout is never delayed.
Fair Gaming
The platform runs on Playtech’s iPoker Network software, one of the longest-established poker infrastructures in the regulated market. Because Sky Poker migrated to iPoker in May 2025, every hand is dealt on network software that operates under the same UKGC licence conditions, with the regulator able to audit game fairness and fund handling at any point.
Customer Service Standards
Support is available via live chat and email. The payments operation behind that support is transparent about its timelines, which is what actually determines how quickly you see your money:
| 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 | |
| Revolut Pay | Usually instant, no fee | No minimum |
Accepted payment methods for UK players are 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. Note that a small deposit of £5 must be made with any new transaction method before you can withdraw any funds to it.
Contact Information
Players can reach Skypoker support through two channels: live chat, which is the fastest route for account and payment queries, and email for anything that needs a documented paper trail, such as verification follow-ups. Given the document review window of 7am to 2am, KYC-related questions raised inside those hours tend to move quickest.
The operating company behind the UK service is Bonne Terre Gaming Limited, registered in England & Wales, with its place of business at 4th Floor, 55 Line Wall, GX11 1AA, Gibraltar. Unresolved complaints can be escalated to IBAS, the independent adjudicator required under the UKGC licence.
Skypoker maintains an active presence on the major social platforms, where the brand announces tournament schedules, promotions and software updates. Details on how this review site handles your data are set out here: Skypoker privacy policy.
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 licence number 065519 from the Gambling Commission of Great Britain, covering players in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. It also holds Gibraltar Remote Gambling Licence No. 156. Players must be 18 or over.
How do I create a Skypoker account?
Registration takes place on the Sky Poker site or app with standard personal details, and each player may hold only one account. Identity verification — photo ID plus proof of address — must be completed before withdrawals, so uploading documents at sign-up is the smart move. Documents are usually reviewed within 4 hours.
What payment methods does Skypoker support in United Kingdom?
UK players can deposit and withdraw using Pay by Bank, debit cards (Visa and Mastercard), Apple Pay and Revolut Pay. Pay by Bank withdrawals appear in your bank immediately, and instant card withdrawals arrive within 1-4 hours. PayPal and Google Pay are no longer accepted across Sky Betting & Gaming brands.
How do I claim the Skypoker welcome bonus?
New customers receive up to £50 worth of tournament tickets with no promo code required: £10 in tickets (2x £2.20 and 2x £3.30) simply for creating an account, plus £40 (4x £11) after depositing at least £10 and staking £10 at the cash tables, credited within 72 hours.
The account-creation tickets alone carry £10 of real tournament value before you risk a penny, and the full £50 package has no playthrough requirement on the no-deposit tickets — a genuinely positive-expected-value starting point for any new player.