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The Gambling Commission was setup under the Gambling Act 2005 to regulate commercial gambling in Great Britain in partnership with licensing authorities. On 1 October 2013 the Gambling Commission took over the responsibilities of the National Lottery Commission to regulate the National Lottery under the National Lottery etc Act 1993. We are an independent non-departmental public body (NDPB) sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). We have over 250 employees, mostly based at our offices in Birmingham, including around 40 home-based colleagues working across England, Scotland, and Wales. Our work is funded by fees set by DCMS and paid by the organisations and individuals we license, and, in respect of National Lottery functions, by grant from the National Lottery Distribution Fund.

Building Knowledge >> Creating Solutions The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to problem gambling prevention. RGC works to reduce gambling risks by creating and delivering innovative awareness and information programs. It also promotes the adoption of improved play safeguards through best practices research, standards development and the RG Check accreditation program. RGC is committed to bringing together all perspectives in the reduction of gambling problems including those of people with firsthand experience with gambling problems, gaming providers, regulators, policy makers and treatment professionals.

GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. GamCare operates the National Gambling Helpline 24 hours a day on 0808 8020 133 and live chat via www.GamCare.org.uk, as well as a variety of treatment and support services across Great Britain. This page is monitored and responded to during office hours.