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Consultation on the proposal to prohibit third party operators licensed under the Gambling Act 2005 from offering bets on Powerball.
Ministerial foreword The National Lottery rightly occupies a unique status…
A consultation on banning gambling operators which are not licensed by the Gambling Commission from entering into sponsorship or advertising arrangements across all sectors, including sports.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Executive summary Under current legislation, businesses are able to enter…
This consultation invites views on proposed changes to Gambling Commission fees from 1 October 2026.
Executive summary 1. This consultation, which has been informed by advice…
Annex One: Detailed proposals for changes to annual fees by licence type…
You are invited to comment freely on any aspect of this consultation…
Introduction 1. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) held a…
We are consulting on proposals to make changes to stakes and prizes for Category D machines and to update the licensing framework for the bingo sector.
This consultation seeks views on the structure, distribution and governance of the statutory levy on gambling operators.
A consultation on measures relating to the land-based gambling sector.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A consultation on proposals for the introduction of a maximum stake limit for online slots games in Great Britain.
This white paper sets out the government’s plan for reform of gambling regulation following the review of the Gambling Act 2005.
The final report from the independent expert review of the regulation of BetIndex Limited, the operators of the Football Index gambling product.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This is a government consultation on introducing an approved sale mechanism for the sale of National Lottery products by 16 and 17 year olds.
This document is a consultation which seeks views on proposals for changes to Gambling Commission fees.
This document contains the Terms of Reference and Call for Evidence for the Review of the Gambling Act (2005).
This is the government response to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry
Consultation on potential changes to the current minimum age of 16 for playing National Lottery games
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
This consultation seeks views on the Government’s proposals to use a Legislative Reform Order to reform the administration of the Horserace Betting Levy.
This consultation seeks views on the Government’s proposals related to gaming machines and social responsibility measures.
This letter shows how the Gambling Commission is ensuring its approach to regulation supports innovation.
This consultation seeks comments on proposed changes to the Gambling Commission’s operating licence fees.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Government consultation on a bespoke statutory framework that could replace the Horserace Betting Levy.
Government Consultation on reform or replacement of the Horserace Betting Levy.
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