What Gambling Commission does
Regulates gambling in Great Britain. Issues operating and premises licences. Protects vulnerable people and ensures fair gambling.
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Official guidance from Gambling Commission
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Operating licences (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
The 2023 money laundering and terrorist financing risks within the British gambling industry - Regulatory framework (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
The money laundering and terrorist financing risks within the British gambling industry - Regulatory Framework (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
What is gambling software? (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Adding or removing a named person from your licence (Schedule X) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Adding or removing someone from your operating licence (Schedule Y) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Adult Gaming Centre question removal (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Advertising and marketing rules and regulations (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
View all 611 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Legal framework
Legislation that Gambling Commission directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
… and 106 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
Amendments / commencements
Sectors regulated
- Coverage area
- Great Britain — England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.