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UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research
15.01.2024Legal

UK Parliament to Debate Affordability Checks in Betting Following Petition Milestone

This decision comes after a petition initiated by Jockey Club chief executive Nevin Truesdale successfully garnered the necessary 100,000 signatures. The swift collection of signatures in just 27 days...
UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research

Gambling Commission Introduces New Anonymous Reporting Service

This initiative is part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to uphold integrity in the gambling sector. Scope and Purpose of the Service The "Tell us something in confidence" service is a...
30.11.2023Legal

UK Parliament to Consider Debate on Betting Affordability Checks

This development reflects significant public concern over the impact of these regulations on the horseracing industry and the broader gambling community. Racing Community's Concerns Over Financial Risk Regulations Officials and organizations...
22.11.2023Legal

UK Government Exempts Gambling Contracts from New Subscription Rules

This legislative update comes as a response to concerns raised by various stakeholders in the gambling industry, particularly society lotteries. Background of the New Subscription Legislation The new legislation mandates businesses...
UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research
17.10.2023Legal

UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research

This move is anticipated to generate £100 million annually to support research, prevention, and treatment of gambling addiction. While a voluntary levy currently exists, the government's Department for Culture,...
27.06.2023Legal

UK government calls for feedback on gambling regulation reforms

The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport's select committee has launched a call for evidence regarding the government's gambling regulation White Paper. Potential barriers Stakeholders have been invited to provide their...