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 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 (opens in new tab).
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 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.
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
Understanding the impact of increased cost of living on gambling behaviour
published
10 October 2023
Find out more about what we do, what we regulate and who we are in our about us section.
Five year ban for snooker player
15 November 2024
Consumer information notice: Sorare.com prosecution
26 September 2024
20 September 2024
Bet365 to pay £582,120 for regulatory failures
04 April 2024
There are no open consultations. View previous consultations and responses in our consultation hub.
Gambling Act Review: Evaluation Update
5 December 2024 - Policy.
Unlicensed Gambling – Our approach to tackling unlicensed gambling
21 October 2024 - Communications.
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