In its first year, GambleAware’s online self-assessment tool attracted 100,000 users, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s efforts to promote responsible gambling.
Of these users, 28,000, approximately one in four, subsequently sought support through the National Gambling Helpline. This uptake underscores the tool’s effectiveness in encouraging people to seek assistance when needed. Concurrently, there has been a rise in the use of the National Gambling Support Network, with a 20% increase in individuals benefiting from extended early intervention support.
Zoë Osmond, CEO of GambleAware, emphasised the critical role of third-sector services in combating gambling-related harm within a comprehensive approach. Osmond stressed the importance of prioritising a prevention-led strategy. This includes increasing investment in free, confidential support services, educational initiatives, public health campaigns, and digital resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of communities across Great Britain.
The released figures underscore the importance of a holistic approach in addressing gambling harms and highlight the need for continued investment and commitment to supporting those affected.
Meanwhile, the Spanish tax agency, Agencia Tributaria (AEAT), has announced a tightening of its rules on the reporting of gambling earnings in income self-assessments. Soledad Fernández, the director general of AEAT, highlighted an increased focus on scrutinising profits derived from online gambling, crypto transactions, foreign income, and property rentals.
AEAT has issued approximately 2.9 million notifications to taxpayers, including 64,000 concerning gambling profits. Additionally, roughly 1 million notifications were sent out regarding crypto gains.
In 2022, regulatory modifications mandated the disclosure of all gambling earnings, replacing the previous threshold of €300.
The taxation rate for gambling winnings adopts a tiered structure. Sports betting and online gambling profits are subject to a 19% tax rate for the first €12,450, which then increases to 24% up to €20,200, 30% up to €35,200, 37% up to €60,000, and finally 45% for all earnings exceeding that threshold.
Earlier it was reported that online gambling revenue in Spain reached €315.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
