people who place the occasional on the structure, distribution and bet on the football or the races. governance of the statutory levy It’s noted that: on gambling operators. At the time around eight in ten players will of writing, the government has not never undergo checks yet published the results of the consultation, which will take into checks will happen in the account factors such as business background against information size, operating costs and problem already available online, so those gambling rates. The government’s who are checked won’t be notified priority is to ensure there’s sufficient only about 3% of the highest long-term funding for high-quality spending accounts will have more research and treatment of gambling detailed checks, similar to those harm and addiction. carried out when people buy products through online credit New online stake limit agencies or sign up to some A new stake limit for online slots mobile phone contracts. will be introduced. Following consultation, the government Statutory gambling operator levy confirmed plans to introduce a The first statutory gambling operator maximum stake limit of GBP5 per levy will replace the current voluntary spin for adults aged 25 and over, levy which was considered not fit and GPB2 for young adults aged 18- for purpose because not all betting 24. The measure is intended to help companies pay their fair share, and prevent runaway and life-changing some have paid as little as GBP1. losses and level the playing field between the online and land-based The levy will be collected by the sectors. As it stands, there is no limit Commission with spending approved on bets for online slots, whereas by the government. The rate was in-person slot machines in pubs, subject to a further consultation arcades and bookmakers have a which ran from 17 October 2023 to limit of GBP2 and casinos have 14 December 2023, seeking views limits of up to GBP5. 138