DCMS consultation proposes 30% increase in UK gambling licence fees
A DCMS consultation document proposes raising Gambling Commission licence fees by 30%, with a possible start date of 1 October 2026. The document also sets out 20% and 20%-plus-10% options; it says the regulator favours the 30% increase, while the government prefers the option that ring-fences 10% for illegal-gambling work.
Operators should assess proposed licence-fee increases as the regulator and government favour different funding approaches.