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Statutory gambling levy: update on prevention
12 February 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
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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