Gambling Commission Provides Update on Statutory Levy Implementation

 The Gambling Commission has provided further clarity on the implementation of the Statutory Levy, which is expected to come into force from April 6, 2025, pending Parliamentary approval.

In correspondence with Bacta, the Gambling Commission outlined how the introduction of the levy will impact existing regulatory requirements for gambling operators. It confirmed that the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP), which currently require operators to make annual financial contributions to a list of research, prevention, and treatment organisations, will be removed ahead of the new levy’s implementation.

The Gambling Commission stated:

“The Commission’s LCCP currently requires operators to make annual financial contributions to a list of research, prevention, and treatment organisations. This requirement will be removed close to the introduction of the government’s statutory levy (expected to come into force on 6 April 2025) as it will become obsolete. We will notify licensees of the date of implementation as soon as the Parliamentary process is complete. These changes illustrate our commitment to ensuring gambling is fair and open by improving consumer empowerment and choice.”

Meanwhile, Bacta met with the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) this week, calling on the Government to provide clearer guidance on the transition from the current voluntary contribution model to the new Statutory Levy as soon as possible.

Bacta continues to engage with stakeholders to ensure that members are well-prepared for the forthcoming changes and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

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13 February 2025

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