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.
Money and rights

Our new guides help you understand your rights when gambling and how gambling businesses protect your money.
Fundraising and lotteries

You may need a licence for some types of draws and raffles, our guides a 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 Helpline (opens in new tab).

0808 8020 133

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.

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

Understanding the impact of increased cost of living on gambling behaviour published
10 October 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

Consumer information notice: Sorare.com prosecution

26 September 2024
Illegal gambling arrest

20 September 2024
Bet365 to pay £582,120 for regulatory failures

04 April 2024
Illegal gambling den raided

15 March 2024

Latest news

Market impact data on gambling behaviour - operator data to Oct 2024 The Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain. 31 October 2024

IAGR 2024 Conference keynote – Andrew Rhodes speech This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference on 21 October 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version. 21 October 2024

Two new members join the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling The Gambling Commission has appointed two new members to the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG), Dr Virve Marionneau and Dr Spencer Murch. 02 October 2024

Consultations

There are no open consultations. View previous consultations and responses in our consultation hub.

Latest blog posts

Unlicensed Gambling – Our approach to tackling unlicensed gambling

21 October 2024 - Communications.
More than football: A deep dive into Euro 2024 betting

25 September 2024 - Statistics and research.

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