Introduction to the United Kingdom Gambling Commission
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Under the Gambling Act 2005, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission was established to enforce the new laws and keep UK-based gambling businesses in line.
The UKGC is a non-departmental public body, which means it isnt a part of the UK government. However, it is sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
What does the UKGC do?
Most notably, the UKGC distributes gambling licences, which businesses must operate from within the UK. It offers different licences depending on the gambling activity being run. As such, if a business plans to hold multiple forms of gambling, they will need multiple licences.
The UKGC offers dozens of licences depending on the gambling category and whether the business is remote or land-based. Here are just a few of the licences awar...