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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Safer gambling

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

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

Visit the hub about gambling licence information, guidance and advice for businesses and individuals

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 about find published statistics and research in our 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

TGP Europe leaves GB market following Commission investigation

16 May 2025
£2m fine for online operator Spreadex Limited

15 May 2025
11 year ban for darts player Andy Jenkins

30 April 2025
Industry warning notice: regulatory returns submissions

17 April 2025

Latest news

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

Lotteries Council Annual Conference 2025 - Sarah Gardner speech This speech was delivered by Deputy Chief Executive Sarah Gardner at the Lotteries Council Annual Conference on 21 May 2025. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version. 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

January 2025 Consultation on proposed changes to the Gaming Machine Technical Standards, Gaming Machine Testing Strategy and Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice Closes on 3 June 2025 Opens in a new tab

Latest blog posts

Financial risk assessments pilot – update on Stage two

21 May 2025 - Policy.
Understanding the Consequences of Gambling: Using Lived Experience to Shape Research

8 May 2025 - Statistics and research.

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