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How we regulate

We exist to safeguard players and the wider public by ensuring gambling is fair and safe.

The main ways we do this is by:

The Gambling Commission’s functions are set out in the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab) as amended by the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 (opens in new tab).

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