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

25like·0comment

#UKGamblingTax

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.

Labour, Entain, evoke and Rank Group: the week in numbers

Flutter Chief Executive: UK's Increase in Gambling Tax Rate Will Ultimately Reduce Overall Tax Revenue

What caused the shares of some betting companies in the UK to plummet on the Stock Exchange

UK weighs doubling gambling taxes as operators brace for impact

Report: Rachel Reeves eyeing UK gambling tax raid of £2.9bn

UK: Labour considers up to £3bn tax raid on gambling firms

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.

Labour, Entain, evoke and Rank Group: the week in numbers

Flutter Chief Executive: UK's Increase in Gambling Tax Rate Will Ultimately Reduce Overall Tax Revenue

What caused the shares of some betting companies in the UK to plummet on the Stock Exchange

UK weighs doubling gambling taxes as operators brace for impact

Report: Rachel Reeves eyeing UK gambling tax raid of £2.9bn

UK: Labour considers up to £3bn tax raid on gambling firms