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<p>His Majesty’s Government recognises that, while millions of people gamble without
experiencing problems, for some it becomes an addiction with serious consequences.
It is particularly important to take steps to protect those, particularly young people,
who are at risk of experiencing gambling harm.</p><p>In April 2023 the Department
for Culture, Media and Sport published a White Paper following our review of the Gambling
Act 2005. The White Paper outlined a series of measures to tackle practices and products
which can drive harm and to ensure that people who are at risk of gambling harm and
addiction are protected, including a commitment to introduce a new statutory levy
paid by operators to fund research, prevention, and treatment. We are working at pace
with the Gambling Commission to bring these measures into force as quickly as possible.</p><p>In
October 2023 the Gambling Commission published its decision to introduce a specific
reporting requirement requiring gambling businesses to inform the Commission when
they become aware of a person who has gambled with them has died by suicide. This
requirement will come into force on 1 April 2024. While it is the role of the Coroner
to investigate such death, where the Commission is made aware that a customer of a
licensee has died by suicide, it will consider whether there is evidence of suspected
regulatory failings and whether it would be appropriate and proportionate to take
any regulatory action.</p>
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