AGA, ECA, and BGC Form Strategic Dialogue on Global Gaming Challenges
The American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA), and Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…
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Betting and Gaming Council Unveils First International Best Practice Guide
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has introduced its first-ever International Best Practice Guide, a key resource aimed at supporting online gaming…
BGC Appoints Entain’s Simon Clare to Horserace Betting Levy Board
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced the appointment of Simon Clare, Customer Communications Director at Entain, as its representative to…
BGC Commissioned Study Reveals £4.3bn Staked Annually on UK’s Illegal Gambling Market
A new study conducted by Frontier Economics, commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), has revealed that approximately 1.5 million Britons…
BGC Congratulates Dame Caroline Dinenage on Re-Election as Chair of Culture, Media, and Sport Select Committee
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has congratulated Dame Caroline Dinenage MP on her recent re-election as Chair of the Culture, Media,…
Betting and Gaming Council Welcomes Grainne Hurst as New CEO, Committed to White Paper Delivery
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has officially appointed Grainne Hurst as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership shift…
BGC and Members Honor Paul Darling OBE, KC, Following His Passing
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and its members are paying tribute to Paul Darling OBE, KC, following his sudden passing. Paul…
BGC Welcomes New Sponsorship Codes from Sports Bodies
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has expressed its support for the newly established Codes of Conduct for Gambling Related Agreements, introduced…
BGC Statement on GSGB Publication
A spokesperson for the Betting and Gaming Council, stated: “The methodology used in this survey is different to those previously conducted into…
BGC Members Donate Record £172.5 Million to Address Problem Gambling
BGC members have donated a record £172.5 million over four years to combat problem gambling and related harm, new figures reveal. This…
BGC Welcomes New DCMS Ministers, Commits to Safer Gambling and Economic Growth
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed the new appointments at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and reaffirmed…
Betting and Gaming Council Welcomes Labour Government
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has expressed its support for the newly elected Labour government and has committed to collaborating with…
Charities Benefit from BGC Britannia Stakes Race Donation
A selection of prominent UK charities have received significant funding following the Britannia Stakes race at Royal Ascot, courtesy of the Betting…
Betting and Gaming Council Welcomes Labour’s Commitment to Responsible Gambling
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed Labour’s general election manifesto, which pledges to collaborate with the industry to enhance standards…
BGC: British Bookmakers to Donate Britannia Stakes Profits to Charities
A coalition of British bookmakers will donate all profits from this year’s Britannia Stakes race at Royal Ascot to several prominent UK…
BGC: Safer Gambling Week Spurs Surge in Utilization of Safer Gambling Tools
New data unveiled today highlights a significant uptick in the adoption of safer gambling tools during Safer Gambling Week, indicating a heightened…
BGC Members Achieve Record Compliance in Age Verification Checks
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced that its members have achieved record compliance rates for age verification checks, as reported…
BGC Members Report Record Horserace Betting Levy Contribution
Members of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) are expected to contribute a record £105 million in levy payments to the Horserace…
Betting and Gaming Council Raises £50,000 for Charity at Anniversary Football Match
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) celebrated the 50th anniversary of the football match between Lobby journalists and MPs by raising over…
Betting and Gaming Council Announces New Voluntary Industry Code on Customer Checks
Standards body The Betting and Gaming Council today (WEDS) announces a new voluntary industry Code on Customer Checks which will raise standards,…
BGC’s Grand National Charity Bet Campaign Raises Thousands for UK Causes
Charitable organizations across the UK have reaped the rewards of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Grand National Charity Bet campaign, which…
Betting and Gaming Council Proudly Sponsors Leicester Racecourse Veterans’ Day Again
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is pleased to reaffirm its sponsorship of the Leicester Racecourse Veterans’ Day, a key event dedicated…
BGC Advocates for Government Commitment on Financial Risk Checks
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), a prominent standards body in the igaming industry, has called on the government to fulfill its…
BGC Announces Leadership Transition as Brigid Simmonds Steps Down
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), a key standards body for the regulated UK betting and gaming industry, has announced today, January…
Betting and Gaming Council Raise Concerns Over Potential “Trojan Horse” to Raise Taxes
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has raised concerns regarding the Chancellor’s proposed simplification of gambling taxes. The Autumn Statement announced a…
BGC: Industry Urges Rethink on Continued Casino Stealth Tax
Thw Betting and Gaming Council today (THURS) urges the Chancellor to rethink a stealth tax on land-based casinos, confirmed in the Autumn…
BGC Outline Record Engagement During Safer Gambling Week 2023
The 2023 edition of Safer Gambling Week, an annual initiative promoting responsible gambling practices, achieved a significant milestone, surpassing previous records in…
Gambling Commission Releases 2023 Survey on Youth Gambling
The Gambling Commission’s 2023 Young People and Gambling Survey provides key insights into the gambling activities of individuals aged 11-17 years. The…
Industry, Government and the Regulator Come Together Once Again to Back Safer Gambling Week 2023
This year’s Safer Gambling Week event will run from 13th – 19th November 2023 and will see the whole industry coming together…
BGC: As Nation Marks Rememberance, Betting and Gaming Council is Proud to Confirm Sponsorship of Leicester Racecourse Veterans’ Day
The Betting and Gaming Council is proud to confirm it will once again sponsor Leicester Racecourse Veterans’ Day, which raises vital funds…
Betting and Gaming Council Welcome New Commissioners to the Gambling Commission
Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher has welcomed the appointment of seven new Commissioners to the Gambling Commission, on behalf of…
Brigid Simmonds OBE – A New Model For Funding RET Must Not Risk Third Sector Charities, Or Our Independent Bookies
The Government has recently announced a consultation, seeking views on a new statutory levy on betting operators of all sizes, to make…
BGC: iGaming Operators Anticipate Record Media Rights Investment in Horse Racing
Rising costs are looming in the realm of iGaming operators and horse racing in the United Kingdom. The financial contributions directed toward…
BGC Welcomes Shadow Ministers and Pledges to Continue Progress on Safer Gambling
Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Thangam Debbonaire MP on becoming the new Shadow Secretary of State for Culture,…
BGC Announces Enhanced Advertising Guidelines for Digital Media
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has introduced new measures aimed at minimizing the exposure of digital media advertisements to individuals below…
BGC: Betting and Gaming Council Members Made Record Contribution to British Horseracing Last Year, New Figures Show
Betting and Gaming Council members directly contributed £455m to British horseracing last year in levy, media rights and sponsorship deals, new BGC…
BGC Welcomes New Crack Down on Illegal Ads and Measures to Further Protect Children Online
THE Betting and Gaming Council welcomes new rules announced by Government to crack down on illegal ads online, and better protect young…
BGC: Betting and Gaming Council Give Voice to Punters and Industry Workers Before Select Committee
Betting and Gaming Council Chief Executive Michael Dugher urged MPs to remember the 22.5m punters who enjoy a regular bet during his…
BGC: Charities to Win Big at Britannia Stakes
Britain’s biggest bookmakers will donate all profits from tomorrow’s (THURS) Britannia Stakes race at Royal Ascot to a host of top UK…
Betting Industry Urges Greater Cooperation on Safer Gambling Marketing
Social media giants are being urged to cooperate with the betting and gaming industry to limit marketing seen by young people and…
BGC: Betting and Gaming Industry Unites Again For Safer Gambling Week 2023
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is delighted to support this year’s Safer Gambling Week, which will build on the record breaking…
The Long Hello, After Months Of Dither And Delay White Paper To Be Published Today
After months, if not years, of dither and delay the UK government is finally set to deliver reform to the world’s biggest…
Gambling’s White Paper. Where Art Thou?
Who needs a government gambling White Paper when it appears that reform is writing itself. That’s the message streaming out of the…
BGC: Good Causes Up and Down the Country the Big Winners, Thanks to the BGC Grand National Charity Bet Campaign
Charities up and down the country have won big thanks to the Grand National Charity Bet campaign, which has raised thousands for…
BGC Welcomes Mandatory Levy to Fund Research, Education and Treatment – if it Protects Land-Based Operators
BGC members would welcome a mandatory levy to fund Research, Education and Treatment (RET) services to tackle gambling related harm, if it…
BGC: Industry Vows to Back UK Economy, but Warns Against Anti-Growth Tax Rises and Regulations
The Betting and Gaming Council today vowed to back the economy by delivering on the Government’s economic plan of ‘Enterprise, Education, Employment…
BGC: Punters Fear Restrictions on Betting Will Fuel Black Market Gambling, New Study Shows
Almost 80 per cent of punters fear restrictions on betting would likely drive customers to unsafe, unregulated black market gambling sites, a…
BGC: Safer Gambling Week Sparks Huge Increase in Safer Gambling Tools Use
The number of punters using safer gambling tools rocketed thanks to Safer Gambling Week, new figures released today show. Analysis of last…
Betting and Gaming Council Endorses Racing TV’s Campaign to Engage MPs and DCMS Ministers
The Betting and Gaming Council’s Chairman, Brigid Simmonds OBE, has given her endorsement to a new campaign from Racing TV that empowers…
Standards Body the BGC Welcomes New Secretary of State, and Urges White Paper Publication “Without Delay”
Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Lucy Frazer MP on becoming the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media…