A government spokesperson said it is implementing a new statutory levy on gambling operators, which is expected to raise up to £100m a year to “fund the research, prevention and treatment of gambling-related harms”.
A spokesperson for the Betting and Gaming Council said its members have contributed more than £170m to charities tackling gambling-related harm over the past four years.
“Each month, about 22.5 million people in Britain enjoy a bet, on the lottery, in bookmakers, casinos, bingo halls and online, and the overwhelming majority do so safely and responsibly,” they added.