{"id":320,"date":"2025-07-25T20:48:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T20:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sourceforterminals.com\/?p=320"},"modified":"2025-08-01T15:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:56:43","slug":"great-britains-gambleaware-problem-gambling-charity-to-close-in-early-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sourceforterminals.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/25\/great-britains-gambleaware-problem-gambling-charity-to-close-in-early-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Britain\u2019s GambleAware Problem Gambling Charity to Close in Early 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GambleAware, Great Britain\u2019s leading problem gambling charity, has announced that it will close by March 31, 2026 to make way for a new government-run gambling harm system.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have advocated for the introduction of a statutory system for many years and are proud of our contribution to its implementation,\u201d said GambleAware Chair of Trustees Andy Boucher in Friday\u2019s press release. \u201cAlongside this, we are also proud of the impact GambleAware\u2019s prevention and treatment activity has had in supporting tens of thousands of people over the years, through our national campaigns and our commissioned partners, including the National Gambling Support Network.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boucher emphasized that the organization will continue to operate as usual until the shutdown and will work to ensure a smooth transition to the new commissioners in England, Scotland, and Wales.<\/p>\n

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we welcome this new era in which gambling harms are recognized alongside other public health issues\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cSince 2017, GambleAware has championed the development of a statutory, public health-led system to address gambling harm. We welcome this new era in which gambling harms are recognized alongside other public health issues and are funded through a statutory levy,\u201d Boucher added. \u201cAs we enter the final phase of our commissioning work, we urge NHS England, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, UK Research and Innovation, and the appropriate bodies in Scotland and Wales to build upon the current system\u2019s achievements and insights to ensure learnings are carried forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minister for Gambling Baroness Fiona Twycross thanked GambleAware\u2019s staff \u201cfor their efforts\u201d and said she believes the new system will build and improve upon the organization\u2019s successes.<\/p>\n

Legislation to implement a new, mandatory levy (tax) on gambling operators passed in February. Under the previous system, operator contributions to prevent gambling harm were voluntary. The rate will be between 0.1% and 1.1% of gross gambling yield, and will be based on a company\u2019s operating costs, type of game, and more.<\/p>\n

First levy payments are due by October 1. It is expected to generate at least \u00a3100m ($134m) per year.<\/p>\n

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