"The statutory levy replaces what was previously a voluntary system in which licensed gambling operators donated to GambleAware, the charity that served as Britain's commissioner of gambling harm services, operating since 2002 and serving as its chief commissioning body from 2018."
"GambleAware formally ceased operations on March 31, ending a 20-year run during which it helped build the National Gambling Support Network, which supported more than 110,000 individuals."
"The charity's reliance on operator donations drew sustained criticism from public health campaigners who questioned its independence, even as GambleAware positioned itself to serve as the central commissioner under any new system."
"Instead, the UK government appointed three new national commissioners when it announced the statutory levy in November 2024: NHS England for treatment, UK Research and Innovation for research, and OHID for prevention."
The UK government has implemented a statutory gambling levy, raising £120 million in its first year, replacing the previous voluntary contributions to GambleAware. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) is now responsible for commissioning harm prevention services and has confirmed Betblocker as a recipient of the new funding. GambleAware, which operated for two decades, ceased operations on March 31, 2024, after advocating for a statutory funding model. The government appointed new national commissioners for treatment, research, and prevention, marking a significant shift in the approach to gambling harm services.
Read at news.bitcoin.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]