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<em><strong>The UK Gambling Commission is the regulator of gambling in the UK.</strong> </em>It is an independent regulatory body established under the UK Gambling Act 2005. The Commission covers the whole of the United Kingdom and is based in Birmingham.

About two-thirds of the commission income comes from fees paid by licensees. The rest of its income comes from the collection of the National Lottery.

<em><strong>The duties of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission are:</strong></em>
<ul>
 	<li><em><strong>protect players from harm caused by gambling</strong></em></li>
 	<li><em><strong>prevent crime through gambling</strong></em></li>
 	<li><em><strong>ensure fairness and openness of casino games</strong></em></li>
 	<li><em><strong>raise awareness about gambling</strong></em></li>
 	<li><em><strong>help people who are addicted to gambling</strong></em></li>
</ul>
To achieve this, the UKGC licenses and regulates all gambling in the country including:
<ul>
 	<li>online casino</li>
 	<li>offline casino</li>
 	<li>bookmakers</li>
 	<li>lotteries</li>
 	<li>slot machines</li>
 	<li>bingo halls</li>
</ul>
The Commission conducts regular inspections of gambling companies under their license to ensure full compliance with its rules and regulations. If a gambling company breaks the rules, UKGC can take enforcement action against it. This may be the imposition of fines or the revocation of a license.