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The Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission is a statutory body established in 1975.

under the provisions of the Betting Gaming & Lotteries Act to regulate and control

the operations of betting and gaming and the conduct of lotteries in the island, but

without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing:-

. to examine in consultation with such persons as it considers appropriate, problems

. relating to the operation of betting, gaming and the conduct of lotteries in the

Island; to furnish information and advice and to make recommendations to the

Minister with respect to the exercise by him of his functions under Part1V, Part V

and Part V1 of the Betting Gaming & Lotteries Act; and to make investigations

and surveys for the purpose of obtaining information of use to it in the exercise of

its functions. The Commission is headed by a Chairman and six (6) other

Commissioners all appointed by the Minister of Finance. The Commission is comprised

of approximately fifty-seven (57) employees and its day to day functions are conducted

through four(4) Divisions namely the:

Betting division, Gaming division, Enforcement division, and Administrative division

The directors of these divisions report directly to an Executive Director.

Mission statement

Retaining a cadre of motivated and professional staff.

Ensuring that government revenue is protected..

Addressing the needs of all stakeholders by ensuring fairness and equity

throughout the industry.

Being a catalyst for positive change..

Ensuring positive social and economic impact on the.environment.

Being pro-active and fostering stability within the industry.

Contact information

	Telephone numbers: 876-960-7279, 876-960-7280, 876-960-1549
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	Fax numbers: 876-968-8982, 876-754-3317
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	Postal address: 17 Ruthvent Rd, Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I.
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	Email: bglc@cwjamaica.com