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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.
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Money and rights

Our new guides help you understand your rights when gambling and how gambling businesses protect your money.
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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 or NHS Wales Helplines (opens in new tab).

England and Scotland: 0808 8020 133

Wales: 0808 2819 265

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

Holland Park Leisure Limited fined 150,000

18 August 2026
Commission supports police action targeting illegal gambling activity

10 August 2026
Illegal casino arrests

29 July 2026
Evolution Malta Holding Limited to pay 4.75m

23 July 2026

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Court of Appeal refuses TNLC permission to appeal The Court of Appeal has refused The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and Northern & Shell PLCs application to appeal part of the High Court decision from April 2026 which had dismissed all claims against the Gambling Commission. 30 July 2026

Sarah Fox to join the Gambling Commission A senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is to join the Gambling Commissions Executive Team. 29 July 2026

Consolidated Fund to receive regulatory settlement money In February the Commission launched a consultation on where funds from regulatory settlements should go following the introduction of the Governments statutory levy. 22 July 2026

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Call for industry proposals to address the burdens associated with gambling regulation Closes on 25 September 2026 Opens in a new tab

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Call 0808 8020 133 in England and Scotland or 0808 2819 265 in Wales

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