Funding pressures at the Gambling Commission will lead to higher licence fees for most gambling operators in Great Britain from Oct. 1, 2026, after the Department for Culture, Media and Sport confirmed a 25% increase in operating licence fees.
The increase, set to take effect on October 1, 2026, will see a 25% rise in operating licence fees for most gambling operators in Great Britain. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) stated that the higher fees are necessary due to funding pressures faced by the Gambling Commission.
The 25% increase in licence fees will be implemented through secondary legislation and will impact most types of licences held by gambling operators in the region.
