{"id":140,"date":"2024-06-16T00:59:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T21:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slotsgardennodepositbonus.icu\/2024\/06\/16\/uk-to-impose-mandatory-levy-on-gambling-firms-to-fund-addiction-treatment\/"},"modified":"2024-06-17T13:10:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T10:10:00","slug":"uk-to-impose-mandatory-levy-on-gambling-firms-to-fund-addiction-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slotsgardennodepositbonus.icu\/2024\/06\/16\/uk-to-impose-mandatory-levy-on-gambling-firms-to-fund-addiction-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"UK to Impose Mandatory Levy on Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qtlgV5Nf2hc\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The British administration is contemplating a 1% levy on the revenue generated by internet gaming firms, encompassing the National Lottery. This action has ignited discussion, with entities like the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) expressing their endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>The government contends that this novel levy is vital for financing investigation and therapy initiatives to combat gambling dependence, an escalating worry in Britain, particularly with the surge in online wagering. They highlight the present framework, where corporations voluntarily donate to these initiatives, as insufficient.  Detractors assert that certain corporations contribute as meagerly as \u00a31 (approximately $1.22 USD), a paltry sum compared to their earnings.<\/p>\n<p>To tackle this, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) suggests this fresh obligatory tax.  Internet gaming providers would be subject to a 1% tax on their gross gaming yield, while brick-and-mortar betting establishments and casinos would encounter a reduced rate of roughly 0.4%.<\/p>\n<p>This proposition, initially introduced in April, forms part of a broader endeavor to update gaming regulations and confront the obstacles presented by the digital era.  Additional measures under consideration include caps on online wagers, potentially spanning from \u00a32 to \u00a315.<\/p>\n<p>The proceeds generated from this new levy would be a welcome addition to the National Health Service (NHS) in England, Scotland, and Wales. This action arises as the UK government faces mounting pressure to hold gaming corporations responsible and guarantee they contribute their equitable portion to society. <\/p>\n<p>The United Kingdom&#8217;s recently designated Minister for Gambling, Stuart Andrew, has declared a novel obligatory charge intended to enhance the responsibility of gaming enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>A leading sector organization, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), has expressed approval for the compulsory levy. They emphasized that they had, in fact, presented this concept to the government prior to the publication of a recent white paper concerning gambling reforms. For more than two decades, the industry has been a significant donor to the Responsible Gambling Trust, but the BGC contends that the levy should be universally applied, encompassing the National Lottery. They further emphasized the importance of utilizing the funds effectively without negatively impacting charitable initiatives, acknowledging that even products like instant-win tickets can contribute to problematic gambling behaviors.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the levy, the BGC has also revised its advertising guidelines to mitigate gambling-related harm, particularly among younger demographics. A crucial modification is the mandate for 20% of all advertising content across various media channels to promote responsible gambling messaging. Moreover, a more stringent age restriction of 25 will be implemented for all digital advertising commencing on December 1st, 2023. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The British administration is contemplating a 1% levy on the revenue generated by internet gaming firms, encompassing the National Lottery. 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