Helping you get information about gambling in Great Britain and find support when you need it

We license, regulate, advise and provide guidance to the individuals and businesses that offer gambling in Great Britain, including the National Lottery in the UK.

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You can also search our public register for licensed individuals and premises.

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• Age, ID and financial verification

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  Safer gambling

  Find out how to stay safe when gambling, get help, advice and how to use tools to manage your gambling activity.

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  Money and rights

  Our new guides help you understand your rights when gambling and how gambling businesses protect your money.

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  Fundraising and lotteries

  You may need a licence for some types of draws and raffles, our guides help you stay legal and run a safe draw.

Gambling licence information, guidance and advice for businesses and individuals

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Help and support

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related problems, contact the National Gambling Helpline (opens in new tab).

0808 8020 133

Free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Find published statistics and research in our hub

Statistics and research hub

Our work

Find out about the work we're doing to raise standards in the gambling industry, protect children and the vulnerable and keep crime out of gambling.

Autumn 2023 consultation – Proposed changes to LCCP and RTS: Consultation Response published
4 February 2025

Summer 2023 consultation – Proposed changes to LCCP and RTS: Consultation Response published
1 May 2024

Guide corporate strategy 2024 to 2027 published
8 April 2024

Young People and Gambling 2023: Official statistics published
16 November 2023

Who we are and what we do

Find out more about what we do, what we regulate and who we are in our about us section.

Action we've taken

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1. Fifteen appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with cheating

   13 June 2025

2. TGP Europe leaves GB market following Commission investigation

   16 May 2025

3. £2m fine for online operator Spreadex Limited

   15 May 2025

4. 11 year ban for darts player Andy Jenkins

   30 April 2025

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Latest news

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Commission launches new Consumer Voice framework The Gambling Commission has unveiled a new and improved Consumer Voice framework, marking a major step forward in how the regulator listens to and understands the experiences of people who gamble in Great Britain. 28 May 2025

Operator suspended for not participating in self-exclusion scheme The Gambling Commission has suspended an Adult Gaming Centre from operating for failing to participate in a gambling harm reduction initiative and failing to have a complaints and disputes process in place. 22 May 2025

Commission welcomes OSR review of Gambling Survey for Great Britain The Gambling Commission welcomes the findings from the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). 22 May 2025

Consultations

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There are no open consultations. View previous consultations and responses in our consultation hub.

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Latest blog posts

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  Proportionality and collaboration in policy evaluation – reflections from the Commission's Spring evidence conference

  28 May 2025 - Policy.

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  Financial risk assessments pilot – update on Stage two

  21 May 2025 - Policy.

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