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The Economic Crime Levy

Gambling Commission's guidance on the Economic Crime Levy and how licensed casino operators can prepare for it.

Published
30 March 2023

Last updated
10 July 2025 - Changes

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  2. Proposal 1: Principles for determining financial penalties

Proposal 1: Principles for determining financial penalties

The wording of paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 of the proposed version of the Statement of Principles for Determining Financial Penalties (SoPfDFP) remained the same as the wording in the existing version as stated in the consultation document. We sought views on whether the wording of these paragraphs is adequate.

Consultation questions

Questions 11 and 161, as detailed in Annex 2 relate to this section.

Respondents’ views

Responses were mixed with most comments relating to the choice of wording and it not reflecting the purpose of the SoPfDFP or matters dealt with elsewhere in the consultation.

Our position

We have considered the comments raised by stakeholders in the consultation responses and have made minor wording and formatting changes to these paragraphs. They are not substantive changes to the proposed version.

Final wording

This requirement will come into force on 10 October 2025.

Paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 of the amended SoPfDFP

The purpose of this statement of principles for determining financial penalties

1.1. This statement sets out the principles that the Gambling Commission (the Commission) will apply and have regard to in exercising its powers to require the holder of an operating licence or the holder of a personal licence to pay a financial penalty.

1.2. This statement of principles applies both to circumstances in which the Commission exercises its powers to impose a financial penalty under section 121 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act), or when the Commission is considering the matter of a payment in lieu of a financial penalty as part of a regulatory settlement with a licensee. Therefore, references to financial penalties within this document should also be read to include payments in lieu of financial penalties.

References

1 Question 16 allowed for respondents to make general comments and suggestions on Section 1 of the SoPfDFP. Comments and feedback received in response to Question 16 have been incorporated into the relevant sub-sections, where appropriate.

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