Gambling Commission

Spotting the signs: a practical look at gambling safely and where to get support

Most people who gamble do it without harm. They place a bet, enjoy the result or shrug it off, and get on with the week. That is worth saying first, because conversations about...

Councillors approve Bedford gaming centre after finding concerns were ‘real and credible’

A Bedford Borough Council licensing panel approved a new 24-hour gaming centre in Silver Street despite describing concerns about crime, disorder and vulnerable people as “real and credible”...

Will UK regulated bookmakers die off due to the black market’s popularity?

Gambling is one of the oldest pastimes in the history of humankind. Whether you’re having a flutter on the horses, building your weekly accumulator for the football at the weekend, or trying your...

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