MPs say the targeted online gambling levy would generate the funds needed to expand child benefit in the UK. This, the MPs said, would be a “targeted” levy on online gambling operators active in the UK. The council said it “strongly opposes” higher tax rates, saying such a move would be “short-sighted” and harm jobs, investment and sports funding, while failing to deliver more revenue. However, she cautioned against what she described as a “quick fix” policy in increasing gambling tax. “In light of the levy’s limited fiscal reach and unchanged contribution levels, there is a compelling case for an additional online gambling levy.