Gambling Commission
UK statutory authority
Summary
The Gambling Commission is an executive, non-departmental public body of the Government of the United Kingdom responsible for regulating gambling and supervising gaming law in Great Britain. Its remit covers arcades, betting, bingo, casinos, slot machines and lotteries, as well as remote gambling, but not spread betting which is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Free prize competitions and draws are free of the Commission's control under the "Gambling Act 2005".
Originally created by Evercat
2/4/2008, 10:57:10 PM
Modified
6/10/2026, 9:48:05 PM
Recent revisions
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Here's a good idea... why not use British English?
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Correct URL (does not function without www subdomain)
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