UK Gambling Policy Commission Launches Review of 2005 Act After 25 Years
The UK Gambling Policy Commission, chaired by Jagjit Chadha, has launched an independent review of the Gambling Act 2005, with evidence due by February 2027 and a final report in 2028.Summary
The UK Gambling Policy Commission, chaired by economist Jagjit Chadha OBE, has initiated the first independent review of the Gambling Act 2005 in 25 years. Announced on 9 November, the commission will examine consumer protection, taxation, illegal gambling, and the economic links between betting and sport, including prediction markets and AI-driven products. A public call for evidence runs until 12 February 2027, with the final report expected in 2028. The review will also assess the 2023 Gambling White Paper reforms, statutory levies for horseracing, and whether a statutory Sports Betting Levy should replace parts of General Betting Duty. Economic context includes £5 billion in gross value added in 2024, 75,000 jobs in 2025, and £3.9 billion in betting and gaming duty for 2025/26. Stakeholders are urged to submit targeted evidence on regulatory gaps and economic impacts, as outcomes could reshape tax policy and licensing for emerging products.
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