Regulator Profile

Gambling Commission

Enforcement Regulator

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Areas of regulation

110

Laws enforced

Great Britain

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Gambling Licensing

What Gambling Commission does

Regulates gambling in Great Britain. Issues operating and premises licences. Protects vulnerable people and ensures fair gambling.

Legal framework

Legislation that Gambling Commission enforces.

Primary legislation

• Gambling Act 2005 Act 2005
• Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 Act 2014

Secondary legislation

• Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (Commencement No 1) Order 2004 UK Statutory Instrument 2004
• Gambling Act 2005 (Amendment of Schedule 6) Order 2005 UK Statutory Instrument 2005
• Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No.1) Order 2005 UK Statutory Instrument 2005
• Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2005 UK Statutory Instrument 2005
• Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (Commencement No 2) Order 2005 UK Statutory Instrument 2005
• Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (Commencement No 3) Order 2005 UK Statutory Instrument 2005
• Definition of Small-scale Operator Regulations 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
• Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
• Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
• Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
• ... and 98 more statutory instruments

Sectors regulated

Hotels and hospitality