Ellmount Gaming
Ellmount Gaming Ltd was a Malta-based online casino operator that held UK Gambling Commission operating licence number 39458. The company ran consumer-facing casino brands for around two decades before winding down. If you used Casino Room or Highroller, here is what you need to know about the company behind them.
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The brands Ellmount Gaming operated
Casino Room was Ellmount Gaming's main brand. It launched in 2005, which made it one of the longer-running online casinos of its era. The site offered a multi-software game library and targeted players across several European markets, including the UK. It closed in April 2022 after more than 17 years of operation. Few online casino brands last that long. The typical lifespan of a consumer gambling brand is considerably shorter, which made Casino Room an outlier in the industry.
In 2019, Ellmount Gaming acquired a second brand, Highroller, from Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). Highroller had been operating since 2017. Under Ellmount's ownership it continued to run under MGA licensing before closing in August 2025. That brought the company's consumer portfolio to an end.
Both sites were regulated properties while they were live. Players had access to formal dispute resolution and the consumer protections that come with a valid operating licence. The company also traded under the name Ellmount Entertainment Ltd in some contexts, particularly for its MGA-licensed operations.
Licensing under the UK Gambling Commission and Malta Gaming Authority
Ellmount Gaming held UK Gambling Commission operating licence 39458 for a number of years. UK-licensed operators must keep player funds separate from company money. They also need to offer self-exclusion tools and have their games independently tested for fairness. Those requirements applied while the licence was in force. The licence has since been surrendered.
The company also held a Malta Gaming Authority licence. The MGA is one of the older licensing bodies in online gaming. Its credentials are recognised across much of Europe. Holding dual UKGC and MGA licences was standard practice for operators serving UK players alongside a broader international market.
You can verify the status of any UKGC licence, including 39458, through the Gambling Commission public register. The licence is listed there with its current surrendered status.
What a surrendered UKGC licence means
A surrendered licence is not the same as a revoked one. Surrendering tells the Commission the licence is no longer needed. This usually happens when a company stops accepting UK players or shuts down its operations. It is a voluntary step.
Ellmount Gaming is not currently authorised to offer gambling services to UK customers. Players with funds in Casino Room or Highroller accounts at the time of closure should have been sent withdrawal instructions. If you have unresolved questions about a closed account, the UKGC's consumer protection guidance sets out your rights.
Finding a regulated UK site
Since Ellmount Gaming's brands no longer operate, UK players who used them need to find somewhere else to play. The UK market is one of the most closely regulated in the world. A current UKGC licence is the clearest indicator that a site meets the baseline standards for player protection. Sites with an active UKGC licence must offer self-exclusion through GamStop and use independently tested games. Those are baseline requirements, not optional extras.
Checking a site's licence before depositing takes less than a minute. The Commission's public register lets you search by operator name or licence number. It is one of the more useful checks a player can run, and it costs nothing to do.
Our safe bingo guide explains what to look for when signing up somewhere new, including how to verify a licence. The responsible gambling page covers the tools that regulated sites must provide to all UK players, from deposit limits to self-exclusion. For payment questions, the payment methods guide covers deposit and withdrawal options at UK-licensed sites. If you want to browse current options, the new bingo sites and mobile bingo sites pages list active, licensed UK sites.
About Ellmount Gaming Ltd
Ellmount Gaming Ltd was registered at Ewropa Business Centre, Level 3, Suite 701, Dun Karm Street, Birkirkara BKR 9034, Malta. The company held dual UKGC and MGA credentials while targeting UK and European players. Its two consumer brands, Casino Room and Highroller, have both now closed. UKGC operating licence 39458 has been surrendered, and the company is not currently an active regulated operator in the UK.
Who was Ellmount Gaming?
Ellmount Gaming Ltd was a Malta-based online casino operator registered at Ewropa Business Centre, Birkirkara, Malta. The company held UK Gambling Commission operating licence 39458 and a Malta Gaming Authority licence. It ran consumer-facing casino brands including Casino Room and Highroller.
What happened to Casino Room?
Casino Room was Ellmount Gaming's flagship casino brand. It launched in 2005 and ran for more than 17 years before closing in April 2022. The site no longer accepts registrations or deposits.
Did Ellmount Gaming hold a UK licence?
Yes. Ellmount Gaming held UKGC operating licence number 39458. That licence has since been surrendered, meaning the company is no longer authorised to offer gambling services to UK customers. You can verify this on the Gambling Commission public register.
Was Highroller part of Ellmount Gaming?
Yes. Ellmount Gaming acquired Highroller from Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) in 2019. Highroller had been operating since 2017 and continued under Ellmount's ownership until it closed in August 2025.
What does a surrendered UKGC licence mean?
A surrendered licence means the operator has notified the Gambling Commission that the licence is no longer required. It is a voluntary step, typically taken when an operator stops accepting UK players or ceases operations. It is different from a revoked licence, which is withdrawn by the regulator.
Where can I find a regulated UK casino now?
The UK market has many active, licensed casinos and bingo sites. Look for a site with a current UKGC operating licence, which you can verify on the Gambling Commission public register. Our safe bingo and new bingo sites pages list options that hold active UK licences.
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