From 10 October 2025, the UK Gambling Commission will adopt a revised financial penalties system, where fines are directly tied to operators’ gross gambling yield (GGY). The structure uses a five-tier severity scale and allows penalties of up to 15 % of GGY or more in especially severe cases.
Tiered penalties up to 15 % of gross gambling yield
This overhaul replaces vague guidance with a clearer, revenue-based model. It explicitly accounts for mitigating and aggravating factors, ensures proportionality, and introduces a separate disgorgement assessment to return profits gained through consumer harm. Alternative methods remain available for charities and similar organisations.
Aimed at fairness, consistency and early compliance
The move follows a three-month consultation (December 2023 to March 2024), during which 29 stakeholders—including operators, trade groups and charitable bodies—offered feedback used to refine the framework. The Commission emphasises that the new approach promotes early compliance, benefiting consumers and maintaining fair outcomes.