This does not cover the National Lottery (regulated by the National Lottery Commission) or spread betting (regulated by the Financial Services Authority).

It has three clear objectives:

• Keeping gambling crime free
• Making sure that gambling is fair and open
• Protecting children and vulnerable adults

The new Gambling Commission is responsible for achieving these objectives. We are responsible for the policy and ensuring that the necessary legislation is passed by Parliament.

• What the Act does 
• Gambling Act 2005 – the Act in full
• Our regulatory impact assessment (RIA) of the Gambling Act (21 April 2005)
• The Office of Public Sector Information has also published full explanatory notes to Gambling Act 2005

The Act received royal assent on 7 April 2005, and we aim to implement it fully by September 2007.

• How and when the Act will be implemented
• Gambling law until September 2007