The Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has settled on a 25% increase on UK gambling licence fees, but there is little to no ‘appetite’ for this among gambling companies.
A new licensing fee regime is set to be implemented on 1 October 2026, marking the beginning of the final quarter in the year. The decision to raise the fees has been met with resistance from the gambling industry, which is already facing various challenges in the regulatory environment.
