​The Centre for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming were commissioned in 2002 by the Gambling Control Committee to research, report on and make recommendations about:

• the possibility of permitting internet gambling services to be supplied out of Jersey
• the possibility of introducing casino or casino-style gambling into Jersey
• the future of lottery gambling in Jersey with special reference to the possible participation of Jersey citizens in the UK National Lottery

They were also invited to comment on general matters relating to the updating of existing gambling legislation.