About Skypoker
Skypoker is one of the longest-running dedicated poker products in the British market, and this independent review examines the operator behind it: its history, its licences, and the value it puts on the table. Readers will find the verified facts — licence numbers, ownership structure, payment rails and the exact welcome offer — laid out with the numbers a value-conscious player needs before staking a single pound.
Our Story
Skypoker launched in 2007 as the poker arm of Sky Betting & Gaming, giving it nearly two decades of continuous operation in the UK market — a track record few poker brands can match. The brand sits within a stable that includes Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino and Sky Bingo, and the wider group is part of The Stars Group, wholly owned by Flutter Entertainment Plc, one of the largest listed gambling groups in the world.
The most significant recent evolution came in May 2025, when Skypoker migrated to the iPoker Network running on Playtech software. For players, that migration matters in practical terms: a larger shared liquidity pool, a fuller tournament schedule and a broader spread of formats. The current lobby covers cash games, multi-table tournaments, Sit & Go’s, fast-fold poker and jackpot sit & go’s, with native apps available on iOS and Android.
Licensing and Regulation
For UK customers, Skypoker 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 operator 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, and additionally licensed by HM Government of Gibraltar (Remote Gambling Licence No. 156).
The UK Gambling Commission licence is the single most important trust signal on this page. It obliges the operator to segregate player funds, publish fair terms, run verified safer-gambling tools and submit to independent dispute resolution. If a complaint cannot be resolved directly with the operator, UK players can escalate it to IBAS, the alternative dispute resolution service required under the UKGC licence framework. An overview of the brand’s position in the wider market sits on the Skypoker review homepage.
Our Commitment
Player safety at Skypoker is anchored in the UKGC safer-gambling toolkit: deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion via GAMSTOP are all available from the account area. Players must be 18 or over and may hold only one account.
Fair gaming is underwritten by the Playtech iPoker software, which uses independently tested random number generation, and by the regulatory oversight that comes with licence 065519. Verification is enforced before the first withdrawal: the operator aims to review documents within 4 hours, though it can take up to 24 hours, with document review running from 7am to 2am. Accepted proof of ID is one unexpired photo ID — Passport, Driving Licence, Passport Card or National ID (JPEG, JPG or PNG only); proof of address for UK customers can be a utility bill or bank statement less than 6 months old, with alternatives including a Council Tax Bill, HMRC Statement or Tenancy Agreement dated within the last 6 months.
Customer service standards are maintained through live chat and email support channels. On the payments side, the operator runs fiat-first rails for UK players: 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 speed is where the numbers get interesting for ROI-minded players:
| Method | Payout 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 |
A small deposit of £5 must be made with any new transaction method before funds can be withdrawn — worth factoring into bankroll planning. The full contractual detail sits in the Skypoker terms and conditions, and data handling is covered by the Skypoker privacy policy.
Contact Information
Support is available via live chat and email, which this review considers the two channels that matter for resolving account, verification and withdrawal queries. The operator’s registered business address is Bonne Terre Gaming Limited, 4th Floor, 55 Line Wall, GX11 1AA, Gibraltar, with the company registered in England & Wales.
Skypoker also maintains a social media presence under the wider Sky Betting & Gaming umbrella, where tournament schedules, promotions and platform updates are announced. For anything account-specific, live chat remains the fastest documented route to a resolution, with IBAS available as the independent escalation path if a dispute stalls.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skypoker
Is Skypoker legal in United Kingdom?
Yes. Skypoker is operated for UK customers by Bonne Terre Gaming Limited, licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission of Great Britain under licence number 065519, with an additional Gibraltar Remote Gambling Licence No. 156. Players must be 18 or over and may hold only one account.
How do I create a Skypoker account?
Registration takes place on the Skypoker site or the iOS and Android app: enter personal details, confirm being 18 or over, and set safer-gambling limits. Verification documents — photo ID and proof of address — are reviewed within 4 hours in most cases, occasionally up to 24 hours, and are required before the first withdrawal.
What payment methods does Skypoker support in United Kingdom?
Skypoker accepts Pay by Bank, debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay and Revolut Pay; PayPal and Google Pay are no longer supported. Pay by Bank withdrawals land immediately, instant card withdrawals take 1-4 hours, standard card withdrawals 2-5 working days, and Revolut Pay withdrawals are usually instant with no fee and no minimum.
How do I claim the Skypoker welcome bonus?
New customers receive up to £50 worth of tournament tickets with no promo code: £10 in tickets (2x £2.20 and 2x £3.30) credited on account creation, usable within 30 days, plus £40 (4x £11) after depositing at least £10 and staking £10 at the cash tables, credited within 72 hours with no playthrough requirement on the no-deposit tickets.
The welcome offer breaks down to £50 in tournament tickets for a £10 qualifying stake — a strong expected-value entry point on a UKGC-licensed poker platform that has operated since 2007. The smart next step is below.