the Gambling Commission
/ðə ˈɡæmblɪŋ kəmɪʃn/
/ðə ˈɡæmblɪŋ kəmɪʃn/
- an independent organization in Britain that was set up by the government in 2005 to control gambling that takes place in casinos, bingo halls, arcades (= places where you can gamble on machines) and on the internet. It is also responsible for controlling the National Lottery.
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the Gambling Commission