UK Government Reissues Plans for Gambling License Fees

In the United Kingdom, the government on January 27 mistakenly published documents proposing an increase in license fees for gambling operators up to 30% starting October 2026, later removed them, and then officially reissued them.

Proposed Changes to Gambling Licenses

The proposal outlines a significant increase in license fees for gambling operators to adjust the regulatory cost structure within the industry.

Consultations with industry representatives regarding the fee increase will continue until March 29, 2026.

Government Consultation Process

Engagement with the Industry

The government has opened a dialogue with operators and stakeholders to collect feedback on the proposed changes.

These consultations aim to take the industry’s views into account before implementing the fee adjustments.

Timeline and Next Steps

The consultations will run until March 29, 2026, after which the government will review the submitted feedback and make a final decision on the structure of license fees.