SectorWire
SearchGet the daily briefing
Menu

UK gambling levy funding decisions leave support providers uncertain

Regulation

The UK’s statutory gambling levy has begun funding harm-prevention, treatment and research services, with initial allocation decisions announced shortly before the new funding cycle. The levy is designed to raise GBP 90 million to GBP 100 million, while the Gambling Lived Experience Network warned that the short notice could disrupt services; officials have indicated a “test and learn” approach.

Providers may have little time to adjust services after receiving levy funding decisions.

Request a correction

Keep reading

Regulation

Brazil's IAA suspends gambling support services indefinitely over funding cuts

The Instituto de Apoio ao Apostador (IAA) suspended its support services and help rooms from 21 October for an indefinite period, according to an official notice. The organisation attributed the decision to reduced resources and said the pause aims to enable an institutional restructuring. It gave no date for resuming services and pointed clients to public health units, mental health centres and Gamblers Anonymous groups.

The Instituto de Apoio ao Apostador (IAA) suspended its support services and help rooms from 21 October for an indefinite period, according to an official notice from the organisation. The IAA attributed the decision to reduced resources that it said had compromised its operational continuity. The organisation said the interruption is intended to enable an institutional restructuring.

Continue reading