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Gambling Control and Channel Islands Lottery (Jersey) administration

Among its many responsibilities, Economic Development has responsibility for looking after the Jersey side of the Channel Islands Lottery, and for gambling control in Jersey, under the Gambling (Jersey) Law (1964) (as amended) and associated regulations.

Our aims and objectives in this area are:

  • To administer the Gambling (Jersey) Law (1964) (as amended)
  • To monitor and control gambling under the Gambling regulations;
  • To issue permits for those clubs and associations wishing to raise funds under the provisions of the Gambling Regulations;
  • To monitor changing trends within the industry and to create policies which reflect these trends where desirable;
  • To promote and administer the Channel Islands Lottery as it relates to Jersey

There are 29 licensed betting offices in Jersey together with three credit betting offices and occasional bookmaking during the Jersey Track season. There are also approximately 250 registered associations, clubs and charities operating licensed lotteries, bingo and cinema racing annually.

We deal with more than 900 gambling-related enquiries each year, and we receive more than 300 corporate enquiries concerning the use of lotteries and competitions in the marketing of products.

Gambling Control has, therefore, wide interests and responsibilities and operates under the following Regulations:

  • Gambling (Gaming & Lotteries) (Jersey) Regulations 1965, as amended.
  • Gambling (Licensing & Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 1965, as amended.
  • Gambling (Betting) (Jersey) Regulations 1965, as amended.
  • Gambling (Pool Betting) (Jersey) Regulations 1965, as amended.

All of the above regulations are made under the Gambling (Jersey) Law 1964, as amended.
Details on all forms of gambling can be obtained from Gambling Control. Application forms for licensed gambling can be downloaded from this site. To find the correct form please see the FAQ section or contact the Gambling Controller.

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