UK Gambling Sector Urged to Make Stronger Case to Regulator
Highlights
- The Gambling Commission is asking the industry to identify disproportionate regulatory burdens.
- Operators should provide evidence and propose practical alternatives when proposing changes.
- The UK gambling industry points out rules they see as unfair pressure on businesses.
The initiative is taken as the UK gambling market deals with major regulatory and financial shifts. The rate of Remote Gaming Duty has risen from 21% to 40% of gross gambling yield. Additionally, a new 25% rate will apply to Remote Betting starting in April 2027.
SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills advises operators to use this opportunity wisely. They should explain how regulations can add costs or admin work without clearly improving consumer protection.
The Gambling Commission has stated that key measures from the government’s gambling reforms will not be revisited. These are affordability checks, stricter ID requirements, the statutory levy, and the online slots stake cap. Instead, the regulator wants the industry to distinguish between rules that remain necessary and requirements that may have become outdated or duplicative.
This process might shape future rules for the industry. But it needs strong evidence and solutions to succeed.
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