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BGC Warns 25% Machine Games Duty Could Threaten 9,000 Jobs

Nearly 9,000 jobs and around 1,000 betting shops and casinos could face closure risks following the..
2 weeks ago

BGC Launches Campaign To Protect British Betting Shops, Says 1400 Are At Risk

Britain has lost more than 3,000 betting shops since 2019, and further closures are already under..
2 months ago

BGC Warns UK Gambling Advertising Ban Could Help Unlicensed Operators

Calls for a full UK gambling advertising ban have drawn a strong response from the Betting and..
2 months ago

BGC Forecasts £1 Billion In Unlicensed Premier League Betting

Unlicensed betting on Premier League football could reach £1 billion a season from 2027/28,..
3 months ago

UK Black Market Betting Stakes Could Double Within Five Years

Britain gambling trade body has asked major technology platforms to do more against illegal..
5 months ago

UK Black Market Gambling Ads Could Pass Licensed Brands By 2028

WARC has put fresh numbers behind a trend that UK gambling groups have been warning about for..
7 months ago

Most UK Bettors Reject Document Checks

A new poll has given the UK affordability check fight a sharper edge A majority of bettors say they..
7 months ago

Safer Gambling Week 2026 Set for November 16 to 22

Safer Gambling Week 2026 will run from 16 to 22 November across the UK and Ireland, with BGC,..
7 months ago

BGC Warns Illegal Operators Took Up to £60 Million During Cheltenham Festival

The latest warning from the Betting & Gaming Council puts fresh pressure on the black market..
8 months ago

BGC Launches Spot The Black Market Game For UK Gamblers

The Betting and Gaming Council has launched an interactive online quiz called Spot The Black Market..
8 months ago

OBR Data Suggests New Tax Measures May Redirect Player Spending

A recent review of the UK gambling tax framework has raised major questions about how consumers may..
11 months ago

Horse Racing Escapes U.K. Hike as Reeves Targets Online Gambling in Budget

The British horse racing industry looks set to avoid new taxes under Chancellor Rachel Reeves’..
1 year ago

UK Betting Council Warns New Gambling Tax Could Cost 40,000 Jobs and £3 Billion

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is warning that raising gambling taxes could wipe billions..
1 year ago

Survey Shows Gambling Seen as Part of UK Culture Amid Debate on Regulation

A new survey from YouGov, commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), found that nearly..
1 year ago

BGC CEO Sounds Alarm on Rising Illegal Gambling Market Risks

At the annual Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG) training event, Betting and Gaming..
2 years ago

BGC Members Donate £172.5 Million to Combat Problem Gambling

A noteworthy achievement was recently disclosed by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), which..
2 years ago

Decision Made: UK Sets Online Slot Limits to Protect Young Gamblers

The UK government took a decisive step on Friday to reform the online gambling landscape by setting..
3 years ago

Betting and Gaming Council Backs UK Government’s 1% Gambling Levy Proposal

The UK government's proposed 1% gambling fee has received the full endorsement of the Betting and..
3 years ago

Betting and Gaming Council Invests £455 Million in British Horseracing

Recent information from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) shows that in 2021, contributions from..
3 years ago

UK Government Unveils New Measures to Regulate Gambling Ads on Social Media Platforms

By imposing stronger controls on social media sites, the UK's Department of Culture, Media, and..
3 years ago