House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Statutory gambling levy and stake limit for online slots
27 November 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Stephanie Peacock Lab Barnsley South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government introduces a statutory levy on gambling operators to fund research, prevention, and treatment of gambling-related harms.
- The levy will be distributed as follows: 20% for research, 30% for prevention, and 50% for treatment.
- Stake limits for online slots are set at 5 per spin for adults aged 25 and over, and 2 per spin for young adults aged 18-24.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the introduction of a statutory levy on gambling operators to fund research, prevention, and treatment of gambling-related harms, as well as stake limits for online slots.
Action requested
The government is introducing a statutory levy to be collected by the Gambling Commission and distributed across research (20%), prevention (30%), and treatment (50%) pillars. Stake limits of £5 per spin for adults aged 25 and over, and £2 per spin for young adults aged 18-24, are also being introduced through a statutory instrument following parliamentary debates.
Key facts
- The statutory levy will be charged at a set rate depending on the sector.
- Operators will maintain voluntary contributions until the levy is in force.
- Prevention funding allocation and lead commissioning body to be determined later.
- A Gambling Levy Programme Board and Advisory Group will oversee the system.
- A formal review of the levy system within 5 years.
- Stake limits for online slots: £5 per spin for adults aged 25+, £2 per spin for young adults aged 18-24.