Regulator profile
Gambling Commission
Enforcement Regulator1 area of regulation · 611 official guidance documents · 120 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
Official guidance from Gambling Commission
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
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Duties and responsibilities under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 - Licence conditions and codes of practice
Detailed Guidance
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Duties and responsibilities under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 - Terrorist financing
Detailed Guidance
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The 2023 money laundering and terrorist financing risks within the British gambling industry - Regulatory framework
Detailed Guidance
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The money laundering and terrorist financing risks within the British gambling industry - Regulatory Framework
Detailed Guidance
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What is gambling software?
Detailed Guidance
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Adding or removing a named person from your licence (Schedule X)
Detailed Guidance
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Adding or removing someone from your operating licence (Schedule Y)
Detailed Guidance
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Adult Gaming Centre question removal
Detailed Guidance
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
- 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
- Gambling Act 2005 (Transitional Provisions) (No 2) Order 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
- Gambling Act 2005 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
- ... and 108 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.