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

Suspension of licence – VGC Leeds Limited

31 October 2025
Suspension of licence – Spribe OÜ

30 October 2025
£10m fine for online operator Platinum Gaming Limited

22 October 2025
£240,000 fine for Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited

01 October 2025

Latest news

IAGR 2025 Conference keynote - Andrew Rhodes speech This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference on 20 October 2025. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version. 22 October 2025

New deposit limit rules provide clarity for consumers Further improvements to tools that help consumers to manage their gambling are to be introduced. 07 October 2025

2024 Gambling Survey for Great Britain published The Gambling Commission has today published the second annual report from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), the world’s largest dedicated study of gambling participation, behaviours and consequences. 02 October 2025

Consultations

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

Latest blog posts

From gaps to roadmaps: Our updated research priorities

23 October 2025 - Statistics and research.
Changes to customer-led tools - financial limits

23 October 2025 - Policy.

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