GAMSTOP Competitors

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.

GambleAware is an independent, grant-making charity commissioning prevention and treatment services across England, Scotland and Wales to keep people safe from gambling harms. Guided by a public health model, we commission integrated prevention services on a national scale and in partnership with expert organisations and agencies, including the NHS, across three areas of activity: • Commissioning the National Gambling Treatment Service • Public health campaigns including Bet Regret as well as providing practical support to local services • Commissioning research & evaluation to improve knowledge of what works in prevention If you or someone you know is concerned about their gambling, contact the National Gambling Helpline for free on 0808 8020 133 - it’s open 24 hours, 7 days a week - or visit http://BeGambleAware.org for advice and support.

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.