Levy outlined by UKGC
Who, and what is the levy for?
Essentially, proceeds from the statutory levy are intended to fund research, prevention and healthcare associated with problem gambling in England. According to the UKGC: “Full details of how the levy will be calculated and how to make payments will be provided before September 2025.” However, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), which has been assigned the responsibility of allocating and distributing the funds, has given some indication.
According to an OHID statement published on 12 February, the funds would likely be allocated as follows:
- 50% for treatment services (directly to the NHS)
- 30% for prevention initiatives
- 20% for research
But there are challenges in distributing the £100m they expect to raise each year. The UK is home to an impressive network of support organisations, but this means many vying for a share of the funds.
