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2 - Objectives, powers and duties of the Gambling Commission Framework Document.
2.1. The Gambling Commission’s (the Commission) key statutory duty, as set out in the Gambling Act 2005, is to aim to permit gambling in so far as the Commission thinks it reasonably consistent with pursuit of the licensing objectives. These are:
- preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime
- ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way
- protecting children and other vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling.
2.2. In addition, the Commission is responsible for regulation of the National Lottery by virtue of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993. In this, the Commission’s objectives are to manage the lottery provider in a manner most likely to secure:
- that the interests of all participants are protected
- that the Lottery is run with all due propriety
- that, subject to the objectives above, returns to good causes are maximised.
2.3. To achieve these objectives the Commission and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will work together in recognition of each other’s roles and areas of expertise, providing an effective environment for the Commission to achieve its statutory objectives through the promotion of partnership and trust.
Last updated: 16 January 2024
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