Regulator profile
Gambling Commission
Enforcement Regulator1 area of regulation · 141 laws enforced · Great Britain
What Gambling Commission does
Regulates gambling in Great Britain. Issues operating and premises licences. Protects vulnerable people and ensures fair gambling.
Contact Gambling Commission
Types of regulation
Gambling Licensing
Legal framework
Legislation that Gambling Commission directly 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 (Commencement No.1) 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
- The Income-related Benefits (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2005 UK Statutory Instrument 2005
- The International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 UK Statutory Instrument 2005
- 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
- Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
- ... and 129 more statutory instruments
Related legislation
Legislation connected to Gambling Commission's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
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National Lottery Act 1993
UK Act of Parliament 1993 -
Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004
UK Act of Parliament 2004
Amendments / commencements
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Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
UK Act of Parliament 2005
Sectors regulated
Hotels and hospitality
Coverage area
Great Britain
Covers England, Scotland, and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.