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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Statutory gambling levy: update on prevention

12 February 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Stephanie Peacock Lab Barnsley South

Culture, Media & Sport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Government plans to introduce a statutory gambling levy to prevent gambling-related harms.
  • OHID is appointed as the lead commissioning body for England to manage the levy funding.
  • The prevention stream will receive up to 30 million annually starting April 2025.

Issue summary

The statement updates on the UK Government's plans to introduce the statutory gambling levy for prevention of gambling-related harms.

Action requested

The Government has appointed OHID as the lead commissioning body for England, alongside appropriate bodies in Scotland and Wales, to ensure trust, expertise, and authority in using the levy funding. The prevention stream will receive up to £30 million annually, starting April 2025.

Key facts

  • Government plans to introduce statutory gambling levy by April 2025.
  • OHID appointed as lead commissioning body for England.
  • Prevention stream receives up to £30 million annually.
  • Funding will be allocated for research, treatment, and prevention.
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