Month: July 2025

New SMF Report Recommends 50% Tax on Online Casinos to Reduce Gambling Harm

New SMF Report Recommends 50% Tax on Online Casinos to Reduce Gambling Harm

Posted by | Jul 29, 2025 | |

A leading UK think tank has called for a tiered approach to gambling taxation, warning that the government’s proposed flat tax on remote betting could worsen gambling harm and destabilize the horse racing industry. In a new report titled “The Duty to Differentiate,” the Social Market Foundation (SMF) criticizes the government’s plan to merge existing gambling taxes into a single Remote Betting and Gaming Duty (RBGD). According to SMF, such harmonization overlooks the varying degrees of risk and social impact tied to different forms of gambling. Key Proposals The report, authored by Dr. James Noyes, makes the case that...

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Statutory Levy to Replace GambleAware with NHS-Led Gambling Support

Statutory Levy to Replace GambleAware with NHS-Led Gambling Support

Posted by | Jul 28, 2025 | |

The UK’s system for tackling gambling-related harm is set for a major overhaul as a new statutory levy takes effect, shifting responsibility from charities to public health authorities. As part of the change, GambleAware has announced it will begin a managed wind-down, closing operations by March 2026. Public Health Approach to Take the Reins as Soon as October The new levy, expected to raise £100 million annually, will be collected from gambling operators based on their gross gambling yield, ranging from 0.1% to 1.1% depending on activity type and risk level. Funds will support research, education, and treatment efforts...

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GambleAware’s New App Empowers Young Gamblers to Cut Back and Save Money

GambleAware’s New App Empowers Young Gamblers to Cut Back and Save Money

Posted by | Jul 17, 2025 | |

GambleAware has introduced the GambleAware Support Tool, a free and anonymous mobile app aimed at helping individuals, especially young adults, manage their gambling habits before they develop into serious problems. The app’s launch follows findings from GambleAware’s 2024 Treatment and Support Survey, which revealed that young adults aged 18 to 24 are nearly twice as likely as other gamblers to want to reduce or quit gambling. The survey showed that 29 percent of this age group expressed a desire to cut down or stop gambling, compared to only 15 percent among the broader gambling population. Alexia Clifford, Chief Communications...

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