Safer gambling
Find out how to stay safe when gambling, get help, advice and how to use tools to manage your gambling activity.
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
You can also search our public register for licensed individuals and premises.
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 a help you stay legal and run a safe draw.
Visit the hub about gambling licence information, guidance and advice for businesses and individuals
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.
Statistics and research hub about find published statistics and research in our new hub
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.
Raising Standards for consumers - Compliance and Enforcement report 2020 to 2021
published
9 December 2021
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
1 April 2021
Find out more about what we do, what we regulate and who we are in our about us section.
Smarkets handed six-figure fine by Gambling Commission
11 August 2022
Online operator LeoVegas fined £1.32 million
03 August 2022
Suspension of licence – bet-at-home.com Internet Limited
07 July 2022
Online gambling businesses face £675,000 regulatory action
17 May 2022
There are no open consultations. View previous consultations and responses in our consultation hub.
10 May 2022 - Communications.
Our newsletter, e-bulletin is sent fortnightly and contains news, updates and latest advice from the Gambling Commission and DCMS.