GambleAware plans closure by March 2026 as UK statutory levy approaches
GambleAware will begin a managed closure and plans to shut by 31 March 2026, ahead of the UK statutory gambling harms levy taking effect the following day. The government plans to appoint three national commissioners and transfer the charity’s responsibilities to public bodies in England, Scotland and Wales; GambleAware says it will maintain existing commissioning agreements until the new system begins.
Operators will move from voluntary contributions to a statutory levy as gambling harms services transfer to public bodies.