Gambling Commission Regulates gambling for the public, issues licences to operators and individuals and provides independent advice to Government on UK gambling
Financial Services Authority Independent body regulating the UK financial services industry, including spread betting, with rule-making, investigatory and enforcement powers
Local Government Regulation Provides advice and guidance to support local authority regulatory and related services, which exist to protect the public
National Lottery Commission Regulates the Lottery to make sure that players are treated fairly, with their interests protected, and that the operator maximises public benefits of the Lottery
Association of British Bookmakers Leading trade association representing bookmakers in the UK, helping sustain conditions where socially responsible British bookmakers can compete and prosper
Bingo Association The Bingo Association is the trade association of the licensed bingo industry in Great Britain, representing 90 proprietors, which between them operate 602 bingo clubs
British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) Represents the UK's pay-to-play leisure industry. The largest gambling trade association, it aims to improve the industry’s image, encourage good and responsible working practices and help create the right trading environment for its members
Business in Sport and Leisure An umbrella organisation representing the interests of over 100 private sector companies in the sport, leisure and hospitality industries, with working groups in employment, gaming, liquor licensing, property and sport
Lotteries Council Helps people who want to set up a lottery as part of a fundraising programme. Represents the common interest of both large and small fund-raisers in all areas from charities to sporting bodies
National Casino Industry Forum The National Casino Industry Forum (NCiF) is the major trade body representing the land based casino industry. NCiF represents all the major operators in the UK and the majority of smaller operators who together currently hold 161 of the issued 186 casino licences
Remote Gambling Association Represents the world's largest and most well known remote gambling companies on key issues to regulators, legislators, and key decision makers around the world
Debt Advice Foundation UK debt advice charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about debt
Directgov UK government website pages on dealing with debt problems
Gam-Anon Unites and supports people affected by the problem gambling of their partners, relatives or close friends
Gamblers Anonymous Unites people who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and helps other compulsive gamblers do the same
GamCare A registered charity with a non-judgemental approach to gambling, and a leading authority on the provision of information, advice and practical help to reduce the social impact of gambling
Gordon House Association Provides residential treatment for severely addicted gamblers, as well as providing outreach support and Internet counselling service
Telephone Helplines Association The main source of specialist information relating to setting up and running non-profit helplines in the UK and Ireland. Provides advice, consultancy and training on the provision of quality helpline services for the voluntary and statutory sectors