Gambling Policy Commission
“Our mission is to develop a modern legislative framework that revisits the 2005 Gambling Act and advances a respected, responsible and regulated gambling market.”
The Gambling Policy Commission is an independent committee established to undertake the most comprehensive review of gambling legislation in the United Kingdom since the publication of the Budd Report in 2001.
Our purpose is to examine whether the framework established by the Gambling Act 2005 remains fit for purpose and to develop evidence-based recommendations capable of informing gambling legislation for the decades ahead. The Committee operates independently of government, political parties, and the gambling industry, bringing together experts appointed for their knowledge and experience.
Objective 1
Evaluate the 2005 Gambling Act.
Review whether the existing legislative framework remains relevant and appropriate.
Objective 2
Evaluate the 2023 Gambling White Paper.
Assess the impact and effectiveness of recent reforms.
Objective 3
Assess the Impact of Recent Tax Reform.
Examine the impact of fiscal changes on future regulation.
Objective 4
Assess the Case for a New Gambling Act.
Determine the scope of new legislation.
Objective 5
Combat Illicit Gambling.
Understand its scale and drivers and identify effective responses.
Objective 6
Review Gambling’s Relationship with Sport.
Examine its economic symbiosis, particularly the special position of British horseracing.
Objective 7
Assess Gambling-Related Harm.
Strengthen the evidence base and evaluate the effectiveness of current interventions, legal sanctions and liability regimes.
Objective 8
Improve Cross-Government Regulation.
Develop a more coordinated approach across departments and regulators.