Are the top 20 betting sites all licensed by the UK Gambling Commission?

Yes, every bookmaker we recommend holds a valid UKGC licence. You can verify any UK bookmaker's licence status directly on the Gambling Commission's public register at gamblingcommission.gov.uk.

What is the fastest withdrawal method at UK bookmakers?

PayPal and other major e-wallets such as Skrill and Neteller are consistently the fastest withdrawal options, with funds typically arriving within one to four hours of approval.

Can I claim welcome bonuses at more than one bookmaker?

Absolutely. Each UKGC-licensed bookmaker offers its welcome bonus to new customers opening their first account with that specific operator. There is nothing preventing you from opening accounts at multiple bookmakers.

What is Best Odds Guaranteed and which bookmakers offer it?

Best Odds Guaranteed (BOG) is a promotion where if the starting price is higher than the odds you originally took, the bookmaker pays out at the higher SP. Star Sports is renowned for excellent BOG terms.

How do I stay safe and bet responsibly?

All UKGC-licensed bookmakers are required to provide responsible gambling tools including deposit limits, loss limits, session time limits, reality checks, time-outs, and self-exclusion.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how OpenMinds Events ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit openmindsevents.co.uk (the "Website"). We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable UK and international data protection laws.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit contact forms, subscribe to newsletters, or interact with our content, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you provide.
Technical Information: We automatically collect IP addresses, browser type, device information, and operating system when you access the Website.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and track affiliate activity (see Cookie Policy below).
Usage Data: We collect information about pages visited, time spent on the Website, links clicked, referral sources, and other browsing behaviour.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve the Website and user experience
To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour and preferences
To track affiliate referrals and commissions from affiliated casino and betting operators
To send marketing communications (only with your consent where required by law)
To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or abuse
To respond to enquiries and provide customer support

Cookie Policy

Our Website uses the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for core website functionality (e.g., security, user sessions).
Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to affiliated casino and betting operators for commission purposes.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted content and measure campaign effectiveness.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent tool. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our Website contains links to external casino, betting, and affiliate websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party sites. When you click links to casinos or betting operators, you leave our Website and become subject to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy terms before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: If you are located in the UK, you have the right to:

Access your personal data held by us
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
Restrict processing of your information
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise these rights, contact us at the details provided in the Contact Us section below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 24 months. Affiliate tracking data may be retained longer for accounting and audit purposes. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@openmindsevents.co.uk
Website: openmindsevents.co.uk
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

We will respond to data subject requests within 30 days where possible.