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Charities Fear Funding Crisis Amid Gambling Levy Delays
12/8/2025
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Story summary
- Charities warn a funding crisis from the mandatory levy could cut access to treatment.
- The levy aims to raise £100 million annually from the £12.5 billion gambling sector.
- Delays and unclear commissioning criteria threaten GamCare and Gordon Moody.
- GamCare and Gordon Moody urge interim funding to maintain service continuity.
- A government spokesperson emphasised a smooth transition to preserve access to treatment.
