About Skypoker: The Brand Behind the Tables
Skypoker is one of the longest-running poker brands available to players in United Kingdom, operating since 2007 and now running on Playtech’s iPoker Network following a platform migration completed in May 2025. This independent website reviews the operator on the numbers that matter — licensing, payout speed, bonus value and player protection — so readers can judge the brand on evidence rather than marketing.
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Our Story
Sky Poker launched in 2007 as the poker arm of Sky Betting & Gaming, building its early audience through televised poker content and a loyalty-driven tournament schedule. The brand grew around cash games, multi-table tournaments, Sit & Go’s, fast-fold poker and jackpot sit & go’s, a product mix it still offers today.
The most significant recent development is the migration to the iPoker Network, powered by Playtech software, completed in May 2025. That move plugged Skypoker into a shared player pool with deeper liquidity at the cash tables and a busier tournament calendar — a tangible benefit for anyone measuring value by field sizes and guaranteed prize pools.
Corporate ownership adds further context. Sky Betting & Gaming, including Sky Poker, is part of The Stars Group, which is wholly owned by Flutter Entertainment Plc — the same group behind sister brands such as PokerStars, Betfair and Paddy Power. For an overview of what the brand offers new players, the Skypoker homepage covers the current product in detail.
Licensing and Regulation
Skypoker is legal for players in United Kingdom. The brand is operated for UK customers 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. It holds a licence from the UK Gambling Commission, licence number 065519, covering customers located in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man.
A second licence from HM Government of Gibraltar (Remote Gambling Licence No. 156) sits alongside the UKGC authorisation. In practical terms, the UK Gambling Commission licence is the one that matters for British players: it mandates segregated player funds, verified game fairness, transparent terms and access to an approved dispute process.
Should a dispute with the operator ever reach an impasse, complaints can be escalated to IBAS, the alternative dispute resolution service required under the UKGC licence. That escalation path is a meaningful safeguard — it means unresolved disagreements over bets, bonuses or withdrawals are judged by an independent body rather than the operator alone. The full conditions governing accounts and play are set out in the Skypoker terms and conditions.
Our Commitment
Player safety obligations under licence 065519 are concrete rather than cosmetic. Skypoker provides the standard UKGC safer gambling toolkit: deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion via GAMSTOP. Players must be 18 or over and may hold only one account, with identity checks enforced before any withdrawal is processed.
Verification is a key part of fair gaming. Proof of ID requires one unexpired photo ID — a Passport, Driving Licence, Passport Card or National ID, submitted as JPEG, JPG or PNG only. Proof of Address for UK customers means a utility bill or bank statement less than 6 months old, with alternatives accepted including a Council Tax Bill, HMRC Statement, Credit Card Statement, Motor Insurance Statement, Tenancy Agreement or Student Finance statement. The operator aims to review documents within 4 hours, although it can take up to 24 hours, with document review staffed from 7am to 2am.
Fair gaming is underpinned by the Playtech iPoker software itself, which operates under the same regulatory scrutiny as the licence holder. On the payments side, UK players can deposit and withdraw via 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 competitive: Pay by Bank payouts appear in your bank immediately (minimum £5), instant card withdrawals arrive within 1-4 hours on Visa and participating Mastercard (minimum £5), standard card withdrawals take 2-5 working days, and Revolut Pay withdrawals are usually instant with no fee and no minimum. A small deposit of £5 must be made with any new transaction method before funds can be withdrawn.
Contact Information
Skypoker support is available via live chat and email. Live chat is the faster channel for account queries, bonus questions and verification follow-ups; email suits anything requiring documents or a written record. The operator’s registered place of business is 4th Floor, 55 Line Wall, GX11 1AA, Gibraltar, with Bonne Terre Gaming Limited registered in England & Wales.
The brand also maintains an active social media presence built around its poker community and tournament coverage, which remains a useful channel for schedule announcements and promotions. For how the operator handles personal data shared through these channels, the Skypoker privacy policy sets out the details.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skypoker
Yes. Skypoker is operated for UK customers by Bonne Terre Gaming Limited and is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission under licence number 065519, covering players in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. It additionally holds a Gibraltar Remote Gambling Licence (No. 156). Players must be 18 or over.
Registration takes a few minutes: provide your personal details, confirm you are 18 or over and set your account credentials. Only one account per person is permitted. Verification documents are required before your first withdrawal, and the operator aims to review them within 4 hours, occasionally up to 24 hours.
UK players can use Pay by Bank, debit cards (Visa and Mastercard), Apple Pay and Revolut Pay. PayPal and Google Pay are no longer accepted. Pay by Bank withdrawals arrive immediately, instant card withdrawals take 1-4 hours, standard card withdrawals 2-5 working days, and Revolut Pay is usually instant with no fee.
New customers receive up to £50 worth of tournament tickets with no promo code required. Creating an account credits £10 in tickets (2x £2.20 and 2x £3.30), valid for 30 days. Depositing at least £10 and staking £10 at the cash game tables unlocks a further £40 (4x £11), credited within 72 hours, with no playthrough requirement on the no-deposit tickets.
The welcome package is one of the cleaner value propositions in UK poker: tickets credited before any deposit, and no wagering on the no-deposit portion. Open an account through the link below to claim it.