The UK Gambling Commission has outlined the rates for its new statutory levy, effective from 6th April 2025, aiming to raise £100 million annually for gambling harm prevention.

According to rates published on 7th April 2025, online gambling licenses are typically subject to a larger tax (1.1%) than those for land-based establishments (0.1%–0.5%). The levy is determined using Gross Gambling Yield and associated criteria disclosed in licensees' Regulatory Returns, therefore, precise data is essential. Invoices will be issued annually on 1st September, with the first payment due on 1st October 2025. Non-payment can lead to license revocation.

The Gambling Commission has provided guidelines on collection, payer obligations (excluding sums less than £10), calculating methodologies, payment schedules, payment options (GovPay or Bank Transfer) and non-payment consequences. The mandatory levy also eliminated the obligation for voluntary RET payments from 31st March 2025.

Key Steps for Licensees:

The Gambling Commission advises licensees to proactively prepare for the statutory levy by:

✅ Ensuring accurate and timely submission of regulatory returns data
✅ Verifying that the Gambling Commission holds the correct contact email address for their organisation
✅ Only making payment upon receipt of the official invoice

Chevron Group offers assistance in understanding the new levy requirements, ensuring accurate data reporting for Regulatory Returns and establishing processes for timely payments to maintain licensing. Our expertise can help your business adapt to the updated regulations. Contact our experts Thees Buschmann (thees@chevron.group) and Nikolas Lotz (nikolas@chevron.group) today and Follow us for more industry related news!

Quelle: Chevron Consultants