UK levies over £100 million in statutory gambling taxes: Lack of robust regulation may lead to a crisis of trust, Better Change founder calls for transparent governance mechanisms.

As the UK officially implements the "statutory levy" on gambling in 2025, Victoria Reed, founder of the gambling safety advocacy organization Better Change, warns that the substantial taxes levied on the gambling industry may not only fail to effectively mitigate gambling-related harms but could als

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UK levies over £100 million in statutory gambling taxes: Lack of robust regulation may lead to a crisis of trust, Better Change founder calls for transparent governance mechanisms.

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The expected tax revenue from the UK betting tax increase is halved, and the black market may double.

The remote gambling tax in the UK has been significantly increased, with the gaming tax rising to 40%.

"The Sun" How the "Save Our Stakes" Campaign Turned Gambling Tax Policy into a National Debate in the UK

The Impact of the UK Gambling Tax Increase on High Street Betting Companies

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The increase in UK gambling tax could lead to an economic loss of 31 billion pounds.

Entain warns that UK tax increase will impact bonus odds and sports sponsorships, with a 6% revenue increase in the third quarter.

Under the pressure of tax increases in the UK, Evoke considers closing up to 200 William Hill stores.

The UK gambling regulatory body firmly opposes Gordon Brown's tax increase proposal, calling it "economically reckless and misleading to the public."

The proposal to raise gambling taxes in the UK has sparked fierce controversy: gambling companies and politicians each hold their own views.

British gambling stocks suffer another heavy blow as rumors of tax hikes spark market jitters.

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves faces significant pressure from MPs and think tanks to substantially increase gambling taxes.

BGC warns that a hike in UK gambling taxes could lead to a boom in the black market: two-thirds of gamblers may turn to illegal platforms.

UK gambling tax reform triggers industry alarm: Experts warn uniform tax rate could be "economically unfeasible"

UK levies over £100 million in statutory gambling taxes: Lack of robust regulation may lead to a crisis of trust, Better Change founder calls for transparent governance mechanisms.

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) expresses concern over the UK government's mandatory taxation approach to gambling reform.