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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• Information for the public and players
• Information for licensees and businesses

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

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• Safer Gambling
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• What happens to your money if a gambling business goes bust
• I can't withdraw my winnings
• Report something in confidence

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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 a 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.

0808 8020 133

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

Find published statistics and research in our new 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.

Prohibition of gambling on credit cards published
2 November 2021

Consumer Perceptions of the Complaints Process published
21 October 2021

Guide our strategy for the next three years published
23 November 2021

Online games design and reverse withdrawals published
2 February 2021

Testing strategy for compliance with remote gambling and software technical standards published
9 February 2021

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. Land-based casino faces regulatory action

   13 October 2021

2. Regulatory action against EU Lotto

   23 September 2021

3. Regulatory action against Daub Alderney

   01 September 2021

4. Information notice: Suspension of licence – Martin Henry Bailey

   07 July 2021

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Latest news

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Gambling Commission publishes interim evaluation on the successful implementation of the ban on gambling with credit cards

An interim evaluation of the Gambling Commission’s credit card ban indicates the action is popular among consumers and has not resulted in harmful unintended consequences.

02 November 2021

Update on participation and prevalence research consultation

Gambling Commission moves to next phase of project to improve the quality of its adult gambling participation and prevalence statistics.

20 October 2021

Fourth National Lottery licence competition update: Final applications submitted

The Gambling Commission has received four final applications for the Fourth National Lottery licence competition.

19 October 2021

Consultations

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Consultation on changes and updates to our Licensing, Compliance, and Enforcement Policy Closes on 9 February 2022

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Blog posts

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Longstanding colleagues at the Commission

16 November 2021 - Communications.

We don't have enough evidence yet?

5 November 2021 - Communications.

Facing the facts on the road to safer gambling

4 November 2021 - Communications.

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