Who we are
Find out about the organisational structure of the Commission and the committees that inform our decision making process.
The Gambling Commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab). It is our responsibility to regulate the individuals and businesses that provide gambling in Great Britain, including the National Lottery.
We work in partnership with licensing authorities to ensure gambling businesses are compliant in order to make gambling safer and fairer.
Our organisational structure
There are two groups which form the highest level of governance for the Gambling Commission.
They ensure we are open and accountable in our work:
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Organisational Structure
The Gambling Commission is organised into teams and directorates.
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Board of Commissioners
Our independent commissioners are appointed by the Secretary of State for Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
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Executive Team
Our corporate leadership and strategic decision making team.
Committees
We have committees to ensure our decisions are made openly. Each group has specific areas of expertise for gambling-related issues.
You can also see committee membership details for our commissioners and senior leadership team.
Expert groups
We have 3 expert groups who provide us with advice and insight to support the development of our regulatory approach. Each group is made up of different types of expertise – including digital and technology, lived experience of gambling harms, and senior industry stakeholders. You can read more about each group, its members, and its role.
Governance framework
The corporate governance framework sets out the necessary responsibilities and procedures that guarantee we operate properly.
View the framework