A levy on gambling companies that would bring in £100m a year to fund NHS treatment is being considered by the UK government.
It wants all operators “to pay their fair share”, instead of the current voluntary scheme.
The money will be invested in treatment and support for people harmed by gambling in England, Scotland and Wales, ministers say.
The money will be invested in treatment and support for people harmed by gambling in England, Scotland and Wales, ministers say.
But the Betting and Gaming Council also said funds from the levy must be given only to “genuine” charities and organisations tackling problem gambling and related harms.
Under the government plan:
The idea of a statutory levy on operators was published in a White Paper on gambling reforms earlier this year.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “The introduction of this levy will strengthen the safety net and help deliver our long-term plan to help build stronger communities, while allowing millions of people to continue to gamble safely.”
A levy on gambling companies that would bring in £100m a year to fund NHS treatment is being considered by the UK government.
The money will be invested in treatment and support for people harmed by gambling in England, Scotland and Wales, ministers say.
It wants all operators “to pay their fair share”, instead of the current voluntary scheme.
But the Betting and Gaming Council also said funds from the levy must be given only to “genuine” charities and organisations tackling problem gambling and related harms.
The money will be invested in treatment and support for people harmed by gambling in England, Scotland and Wales, ministers say.
The money will be invested in treatment and support for people harmed by gambling in England, Scotland and Wales, ministers say.
But the Betting and Gaming Council also said funds from the levy must be given only to “genuine” charities and organisations tackling problem gambling and related harms.
Under the government plan:
The idea of a statutory levy on operators was published in a White Paper on gambling reforms earlier this year.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “The introduction of this levy will strengthen the safety net and help deliver our long-term plan to help build stronger communities, while allowing millions of people to continue to gamble safely.”
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