The statutory gambling levy

The rule

A statutory levy on Gambling Commission licensees replaced voluntary donations to research, prevention and treatment. Online operators (remote casino, betting, bingo, betting intermediary and gambling software licences) pay 1.1% of gross gambling yield. Land-based casinos and betting pay 0.5%, adult gaming centres and land-based bingo 0.2%, family entertainment centres, lotteries and pool betting 0.1%. Spending split: 50% NHS-led treatment, 30% prevention, 20% research. Invoiced annually from 1 September.

Who it applies to

Holders of Gambling Commission operating licences

What it means for you

• The money pays for NHS-led treatment (50%), prevention (30%) and research (20%). It replaced voluntary donations.

Sources

1. legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/213/regulation/4
2. gamblingcommission.gov.uk/guidance/statutory-gambling-levy/statutory-levy-introduction
3. gov.uk/government/publications/statutory-gambling-levy