The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) is a juristic person serving as a provincial public entity, established in terms of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator Act, No. 2 of 2017. The MER reports to, and receives grants from, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDT). The grants received are utilised in accordance with the approved Strategic Plan of the MER. The MER is tasked with the responsibility to perform its functions in terms of the Act, and other applicable legislation, as well as to advise, report and make recommendations, to the responsible member, on matters relating to the control of gambling and liquor consumption in the Mpumalanga Province.