An organisation called the Gambling commission is in charge of regulating gambling in the UK (it took over from the gaming commission in 2005).Their main responsibility is to ensure that all clubs and establishments offering gambling games keep to the licensing rules and regulations. All clubs have to apply for and be granted gambling licence in order to comply with the rules laid down by the commission and continue to offer the games they do. For more information, visit the gambling commission online at www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk.

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The gambling commission is also responsible for advising local and central government on gambling related issues, as well as protecting the vulnerable and the young! The main reason for them coming into force, however, was to keep crime out of the gaming industry-ensuring a safe, secure and fair environment in which nobody is exploited or harmed. All online gambling sites are subject to regular checks by the gambling commission to ensure they are in compliance with the regulations. The commission is an independent body-set up to ensure your safety!