Gambling Commission

UK statutory authority concerned with the regulation of gambling

The Gambling Commission is an executive, non-departmental public body of the Government of the United Kingdom responsible for regulating gambling and supervising gaming law in Great Britain. Its remit covers arcades, betting, bingo, casinos, slot machines and lotteries, as well as remote gambling, but not spread betting. Free prize competitions and draws are free of the Commission's control under the "Gambling Act 2005".

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Richard Desmond loses £1.3bn claim

Richard Desmond lost his £1.3 billion lawsuit against the Gambling Commission over the National Lottery contract.

Richard Desmond loses £1.3billion lotto jackpot claim that The National Lottery bid was unfair and now faces huge legal costs after a judge ruled there was 'really no basis' for his complaints Daily Mail — Apr 17, 11:51 AM
Richard Desmond loses £1.3bn lawsuit over National Lottery contract Financial Times — Apr 17, 11:42 AM
Judge throws out Richard Desmond’s billion-pound lottery case City AM — Apr 17, 11:08 AM
Richard Desmond loses damages battle with Gambling Commission, ending national lottery dispute The Guardian — Apr 17, 09:41 AM
Richard Desmond loses £1.3bn claim over national lottery The Times — Apr 17, 10:50 AM