GambleAware to close as UK public bodies take over harm services in 2026
GambleAware said it will close on 31 March 2026 as public bodies in England, Scotland and Wales take over commissioning gambling-harm research, prevention and treatment. The charity will continue its existing commissioning work until the replacement system is in place in April 2026; the statutory levy is intended to raise £100m annually.
Operators must prepare for statutory levy payments as responsibility for commissioning harm services transfers to public bodies.