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UK government implements £5 cap on online slot machine

In a decisive move to tackle the rising concerns over gambling addiction, the UK government has introduced comprehensive regulations targeting the online gambling industry, valued at £11 billion. Effective from September, these regulations will introduce a stake limit of £5 per spin for online slot machines for most users, while imposing a tighter…

Industry ・ 14 March 2024

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When will the UK online slots limit come into force?

The UK government has confirmed limits per spin for online slots. UK.- The UK government has confirmed the spin limits for online slots that had been widely expected. The limit will be set at £2 per spin for those aged 18 to 24 and £5 per spin for customers over this age. The lower limit is the same as that introduced for land-based betting…

Law ・ 26 February 2024

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UK: BGC welcomes online slot stake limits, but cautions against potential customer drift to black market

Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) CEO Michael Dugher, soon to transition to the role of Chair, issued a statement welcoming the recent announcement of new stake limits for online slot games. " We welcome the Government's decision on new stake limits for online slots games, which provide enhanced protections for young people. The BGC supported…

Incidents ・ 24 February 2024

World Casino News

Great Britain To Limit Online Slot Machine Stakes at £5

The sum that may be wagered on an online slot machine spin will be rounded up to £5, but £2 for young clients, which is portion of the government's drive to toughen regulation of the UK's £11 billion per year gambling industry. Additionally, at the moment, video slots are not subject to limits on how much players may wager. Online stake limits to…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 February 2024

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UK confirms £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

Effective from September, the measures mark the first time maximum stakes have been introduced for online slots in the UK. The government has hailed the announcement as a "landmark" moment for the regulation of online gambling. Stake limits will come into effect from September this year, following secondary legislation. A six-week transition period…

Law ・ 23 February 2024

The Guardian

Online slot machine stakes to be capped at £5 in Great Britain

The amount that can be staked on the spin of an online slot machine will be capped at £5, or £2 for younger customers, as part of government plans to tighten regulation of the £11bn-a-year gambling industry in Great Britain. Online slots are currently exempt from limits on how much punters can wager. But under plans revealed by the Guardian on…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 February 2024

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How The Gambling Industry Is Attracting More Women

In recent years, the landscape of the gambling industry has undergone a remarkable transformation as it increasingly welcomes a surge of female participants. Traditionally dominated by male players, the sector is experiencing a significant shift in demographics, with more women actively engaging in various forms of gambling. This evolution can be…

Industry ・ 20 February 2024

The Guardian

Gambling firms in Great Britain ordered to slow down online slot machines

Online casinos will be forced to overhaul slot machine games to slow them down and remove features that cause players to lose track of how much they are spending. In a series of curbs likely to reduce the industry's £2.2bn-a-year revenue from online slot machines, the Gambling Commission has told companies based in Great Britain to dilute their…

Industry ・ 07 December 2023

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BGC accuses UK government of £5m casino stealth tax raid

The claim relates to the freezing of gaming duty bands outlined in chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt's Autumn statement. In a statement, the BGC said that those within the land-based casino sector had hoped the bands would rise with inflation, after being frozen in March. The BGC said the freeze in gaming duty bands effectively creates a £25m…

Finance ・ 23 November 2023

Forbes

U.K. To Make Gambling Industry Pay $125 Million Towards Addiction Care

The U.K. plans to charge its gambling industry around £100m ($126m) a year to fund addiction services. Although industry donations have been increasing, previous attempts to raise funds voluntarily have garnered less than 10% of this total in recent years. Under the new rules, which are currently under consultation, online gambling firms would pay…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 October 2023

The Guardian

Gambling firms to be forced to pay about £100m a year to NHS

Gambling companies will be forced to pay about £100m a year to the NHS to fund addiction research, prevention and treatment, as part of government changes that will replace a longstanding system of voluntary contributions. Under a mandatory levy, which has been welcomed by clinicians and campaigners, online bookmakers and casinos will pay 1% of…

Law ・ 17 October 2023

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Are Online Casino Regulations in the UK Pushing Players Away?

The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of online gambling since the industry took off more than two decades ago. No country on earth has a broader choice of online casinos, bingo sites, and sports books, but recent events raise doubt on whether the UK will continue to lead the Internet gambling world into the future. For several years,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 September 2023

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UK Government proposes stake limits for online slots

In April, the UK government outlined its comprehensive plan for gambling industry reform in a white paper. One part of this reform was stake limits for under 25s, which is to stop problem gambling in an age group which suffers from it most. We're going to be taking a look at the proposal so that you'll have a full understanding of just what this…

Industry ・ 27 July 2023

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Brent gambling sites are ‘fuelling addiction' say locals

A North London street with six gambling venues including two casinos within the space of 600 metres is "fuelling addiction" and taking vulnerable residents' last few pounds, according to locals. Protests have already taken place to fight against plans to open another high street casino in Harlesden, Brent, over fears vulnerable people are being…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 July 2023

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SoftGamings receives E-Class licence from Belgian Gambling Commission

The Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) has granted a licence to SoftGamings brand, a leading provider and aggregator of casino software. This milestone expands SoftGamings' influence in the global market. It reflects the company's desire to develop and improve its products constantly. SoftGamings' award-winning software has already proven to meet…

Gaming Authorities ・ 18 July 2023

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UK gambling lobby group accused of inaccurate statements on regulation

The main lobby group for the UK gambling industry has been accused of making inaccurate statements relating to the regulation of the £10bn-a-year sector the day before its boss appears before a parliamentary committee. Michael Dugher, the chief executive of the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), is to be question by MPs on the select committee for…

Industry ・ 11 July 2023

The Guardian

Ban all gambling adverts, say more than half of Britons

More than half the public would like to see a ban on gambling advertising, according to a new poll taken as ministers prepare to unveil an overhaul of the industry. In the survey, carried out for the charity Gambling with Lives, 52% of respondents said they supported a ban on all gambling advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and nearly…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 April 2023

European Gaming

Are current regulations suffocating the online slots industry?

In the last three years, regulations specifically targeting slots and those aimed at the wider online gambling industry have been implemented by the UKGC. Are these regulations suffocating the online slots industry? Since 2020, the UKGC has ramped up the pace of regulation, taking firmer action to ensure that licensing conditions and codes of…

Industry ・ 14 April 2023

BBC

Gambling limits for under-25s expected in new laws, reports say

Young online gamblers will face limits on the amount they can bet under new laws reportedly being lined up by the government. The Sun newspaper said ministers would consult on capping bets on online slot games to between £2 and £15, with a £2 limit for under-25s. Gambling firms will also be taxed to fund addiction treatment, according to leaks seen…

Law ・ 07 April 2023

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How the gambling and betting market influence the economy

Casino gaming has grown significantly over the last few decades, and legalisation is only part of the casino gambling-related growth story. High-tech features such as live casinos have introduced a new level of realism to the experience, while technological enhancements have led to more accessible and convenient ways to play. More recently, the…

Industry ・ 31 January 2023

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Gambling Commission claims black market risks are 'being overstated'

A leading Gambling Commission official has suggested the risks of the black market are "being overstated". Speaking at an event held by the Danish Gambling Authority this week, the Gambling Commission's deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner said the British regulator had "a level of concern" about illegal betting, but said it had "no time" for…

Law ・ 12 January 2023

The Guardian

Betting industry will ‘keep back funds from gambling harm charity’

The betting industry has threatened to redirect a quarter of the funds expected to go to a charity tackling harms caused by gambling, the Guardian understands. The four largest members of the Betting and Gaming Council have in the past pledged to use GambleAware as the main commissioner of any money it gave to tackle problems caused by its…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 January 2023

Gambling News

World Cup Gambling Ads Fell by 34%, Prove Wrong Spike Warnings

TV gambling advertising in the UK during the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar fell by more than a quarter to the levels registered in the previous World Cup stated the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in a press release. Based on new data excluding all Lottery advertisements, there were a total of 110 gambling ads on ITV during the World Cup games from…

Law ・ 03 January 2023

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BGC hails success in reducing gambling ads during World Cup 2022

The Betting and Gaming Council issued a statement on Thursday in which the NGO hailed the success the whistle-to-whistle ban has had in helping reduce the overall number of gambling advertisements broadcasted during the World Cup 2022. The data cited by the organization is based on ITV frequency of gambling advertisements with only 110 ads…

Law ・ 31 December 2022

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Bonuses ・ 26 December 2022

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Gambling affordability checks contributed to 2021-22 revenue drop

The report analyses the BGC's contribution to the British economy, looking at gambling data covering the period between July 2021 and June 2022. It found that although online gaming has ticked up on pre-Covid levels - rising 19% from 2019-20 - online betting revenue has remained fairly level, rising by just 1% to £34m compared to pre-pandemic…

Finance ・ 12 December 2022

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Health Warnings for Gambling Won't Have Effect, Says BGC Study

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the industry body representing the gaming and betting industry in the UK, released details of a new study that probed into the potential of introducing mandatory health messages in an effort to reduce problem gambling. On Tuesday the BGC released the results of the study which was conducted by YouGov. The new…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 December 2022

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What is the impact of the cost of living on the UK gambling market?

The cost of living can have an impact on any business regardless if it operates on a local or a global level. To put it simply, the cost of living represents the money one person needs to enjoy a specific lifestyle in different areas. As hourly or monthly pay varies from country to country, so do the prices for services or essential products such…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 December 2022

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MP supports UK's gambling reform, calls for a balanced approach

Amid the ongoing reform of the UK gambling sector, a PM called for a balanced approach in regulation that will strengthen the protection for vulnerable customers without negatively impacting the sector, a recent report reveals. In a recent report released by The House, Mark Jenkinson MP wrote for the Betting And Gaming Council (BGC), acknowledging…

Law ・ 26 November 2022

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NHS clinics raise concern over gambling addiction numbers in UK

A new report by The Times United Kingdom. According to the publication, NHS doctors have been citing an increase in the number of patients who seek support for gambling addiction and have urged companies to show more concern for the human cost that often backs gambling companies' bottom line. Most of the patients who turn to the National Health…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 November 2022

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Gambling: Boy, 16, lost thousands after seeing advert

A 16-year-old boy lost thousands of pounds gambling in just a few weeks after seeing adverts at a football game, a support worker has said. Nick Phillips, from Swansea, said the boy opened an account in his father's name an hour after a match. Welsh MPs and anti-gambling charities are calling for the UK government to publish its gambling white…

Mobile ・ 25 November 2022

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BGC: Two Thirds of Punters Believe Nanny State Spending Limits on Betting Would Spark a Rise in Gambling Black Market

A new YouGov survey for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) revealed the concerns of regular punters as the Government considers a review of Gambling laws. As well as 67% saying compulsory limits risked pushing punters to the growing gambling black market, 64% of the public fear the increased use of illegal sites would trigger a rise in problem…

Incidents ・ 24 November 2022

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GamCare Releases New Code of Conduct Guidelines for Land-based Gambling Venues

GamCare has released new Code of Conduct guidelines for land-based gambling venues. The gambling information, advice and support charity says its new guidelines will build on the Industry Code for the Display of Safer Gambling Information, launched in 2020. GamCare notes that new guidelines focused on land-based gambling venues will ensure…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 November 2022

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UK Soccer Teams Plan Protest of Gambling Sponsorships

A group of UK soccer teams will participate in a protest of gambling sponsorships in soccer during matches this weekend. committed to removing gambling sponsorships from soccer Various English Football League (EFL) and non-EFL teams will join the movement to kick gambling agencies out of soccer. Those who are participating in the demonstration will…

Gambling Addiction ・ 04 November 2022

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BGC congratulates Paul Scully for taking Gambling Minister role

Last week, Paul Scully MP was appointed as Minister responsible for the betting and gaming industry. Consequently, the single industry body for UK betting and gaming, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), congratulated Scully for his recent appointment. Michael Dugher, BGC's Chief Executive, commented in a statement released on October 28, 2022. He…

Law ・ 04 November 2022

European Gaming

UK’S BGC WELCOME PAUL SCULLY MP AS NEW GAMBLING MINISTER

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Paul Scully MP on his appointment as Minister responsible for the betting and gaming industry. BGC chief executive Michael Dugher also congratulated Michelle Donelan MP on her re-appointment to the Cabinet and encouraged both to continue engagement with the industry to find the right…

Law ・ 01 November 2022

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Safer Gambling Week a success says BGC

Safer Gambling Week, which took place between October 17 and October 23 this week, was a success, the Betting and Gaming Council said. The trade body for the gambling industry said that Safer Gambling Week during the period was displayed 25 million times across a number of social media channels. BGC has been a staunch supported of the initiative,…

Law ・ 01 November 2022

European Gaming

SAFER GAMBLING IS FOR EVERY WEEK OF THE YEAR SAYS BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL, AS FIGURES SHOW RECORD SUCCESS OF SAFER GAMBLING WEEK

Data released following this year's event - which ran from October 17 to 23 - has revealed a 21 per cent increase on 2021, when Safer Gambling Week messaging was displayed on major social media sites 25 million times. The initiative, which ran for the fifth year, also saw tens of thousands of visits to the Safer Gambling Week website where people…

Law ・ 27 October 2022

Gambling News

Safer Gambling Week Smashes Social Media Success

The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) which represents 90% of all of the UK's casinos, bingo, online gaming and betting operators, and retail betting shops has reflected on the success of the Safer Gambling Week 2022 that ended on October 23. Special emphasis was put on the incredible reach recorded by the campaign on social media. Data from the BGC…

Law ・ 26 October 2022

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Gambling regulator chief says growth has plateaued for booming sector

Growth in the betting sector has plateaued in recent years as a result of cost of living concerns and safety measures, says top gambling regulator. Speaking at an awards ceremony today in Melbourne, Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes said that the sector is still feeling a pandemic hangover - despite popular belief that betting giants cashed…

Law ・ 18 October 2022

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BGC, UKGC and DCMS support Safer Gambling Week 2022

In light of the start of the Safer Gambling Week, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) revealed that it joined forces with the regulator, the UK Gambling Commission, and the government to support safer gambling. The initiative is organized by the BGC in collaboration with the Bingo Association, as well as BACTA Monday marked the start of the Safer…

Law ・ 18 October 2022

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St Regis resort granted Bermuda’s first casino licence

The St Regis hotel has been granted the island's first casino licence, the Bermuda Gaming Commission announced yesterday. However, no date has been set for an opening, with operational steps to complete before the dice can start rolling. A statement from the BGC said: "Bermuda's established legislative framework for the licensing and opening of a…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 October 2022

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Collins to continue to lead on gambling reform

Collins was initially appointed on 8 July 2022, replacing Chris Philp, who left office during the month's swathe of resignations protesting Boris Johnson's continued leadership of the Conservative party. His leadership comes in a period of flux for UK gambling policy. A review of the 2005 Gambling Act is currently underway, with a white paper…

Law ・ 22 September 2022

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UK Gambling Sector Reacts to Death of Queen Elizabeth II

After reigning for more than 70 years and earning the title of the UK's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at her Scottish estate in Balmoral. Media companies announced the news that she died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at 96 years of age. All of her children traveled to the estate to say their goodbyes. a 10-day…

Industry ・ 13 September 2022

The Guardian

'Reformer's shopping list': gambling laws review starts next week

A wide-ranging review of gambling laws to be launched next week will consider banning sports sponsorship and limiting online casino stakes among a "reformer's shopping list" of proposals to overhaul gambling laws, the Guardian can reveal. The long-awaited review, which could roll back vast swathes of the Gambling Act 2005, will begin as soon as…

Law ・ 18 August 2022

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AskGamblers adds new responsible gambling feature for greater transparency

AskGamblers has announced it's added a Responsible Gambling (RG) tab feature to its casino reviews section, thereby offering more information to potential players looking at reviews of casinos online. The feature is already live on the site and offers significant information on how casinos tackle problem gambling, such as: deposit limits; wager…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 August 2022

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Gambling commission reports decrease in problem gambling despite increase in participation

The UK Gambling Commission has reported a 3% increase in gambling participation coupled with falling problem gambling rates of 0.2% in the year to March 2022. For problem gambling, this is a decrease from the previous year, which recorded a rate of 0.4% and down from 0.6% in 2020. According to the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), in real terms,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 10 June 2022

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UK gambling industry to open 15K tech jobs in next 5 years under Govt.'s program; BGC members praised for job creation

The UK's regulated betting and gaming industry is set to generate 15000 tech jobs in the next five years as a consequence of the UK's Levelling Up agenda, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said on Monday. Additionally, the industry body announced its members have been praised for their work providing jobs, skills and investment outside London in…

Jobs ・ 06 June 2022

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Diablo Immortal will NOT Release in the Netherlands and Belgium, as Loot Boxes Violates Gambling Restrictions

Diablo Immortal is set for a global launch for mobile devices on June 2, with the exception of the Netherlands and Belgium due to the "current operating conditions in these countries." The loot boxes in the upcoming mobile Diablo game contravene with the Belgian Gaming Commission (BGC) gambling restrictions, which has investigated the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 31 May 2022

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European Safer Gambling Week to be organized by 13 gambling associations including EGBA and BGC in October

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) confirmed Thursday that the second edition of the European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW) will take place on 17-23 October 2022. ESGW is an annual cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling in Europe and is being organized by 13 European online gambling associations, including the EGBA,…

Law ・ 30 May 2022

European Gaming

Betting and Gaming Industry Unites Once Again for Safer Gambling Week 2022

The regulated betting and gaming industry is joining forces once again for Safer Gambling Week 2022. This year's Safer Gambling Week event will run from October 17 to 23 and will see the whole industry coming together in a concerted effort to further promote safer gambling messages, the tools available to customers to stay in control and the help…

Law ・ 30 May 2022

City A.M.

Stick or twist: Ministers prepare to water down upcoming gambling review

As the review for gambling legislation beckons, it is understood that ministers are rethinking what the industry has called "draconian" measures. As reported by the Sunday Times, The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are planning to water down proposals to crack down on problem gambling. Since the review of the Gambling Act was first…

Sports ・ 29 May 2022

iGaming Business

Safer Gambling Week to take place from 17-23 October

This will be the fifth iteration of the event organised by the Betting and Gaming Council, Bacta, the Lotteries Council and the Bingo Association, and will be the third under the name Safer Gambling Week, after it was rebranded from Responsible Gambling Week.The event will include "a blitz of safer gambling messages", both online and in land-based…

Law ・ 26 May 2022

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Betting and Gaming Industry unites to announce Safer Gambling Week 2022 and pledge to build on last year's record-breaking success

This year's Safer Gambling Week event will run from 17th - 23rd October 2022 and will see the whole industry coming together in a concerted effort to further promote safer gambling messages, the tools available to customers to stay in control and the help and support available to those who champion higher standards. The Safer Gambling Week…

Law ・ 26 May 2022

Gambling News

Safer Game Design Code Eliminates Some Gamification Features

A Safer Game Design Code for gaming machines in land-based gaming establishments was finalized by three gaming sector trading bodies last week. The Safer Game Design Code finalized by the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA), the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and The Bingo Association is a cross-sector initiative that started…

Gaming Authorities ・ 24 May 2022

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Over half of punters push back against government imposed gambling limits

New data has revealed nearly two thirds of punters (65 per cent) believe there is a large or substantial risk that setting limits on the amount of money spent on betting would drive more people to the unsafe, unregulated black market online. The latest polling by YouGov found almost 56 per cent of punters thought the Government should not set…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 May 2022

The Sunday Post

'I lost £25,000': Problem gambling soars in lockdown as fears mount for young Scots and children at risk

The number of Scots seeking help with problem gambling after lockdown has soared as experts voice deepening concerns. Calls to Gamstop, a free service helping people restrict their online gambling, has climbed by 23% on pre-lockdown figures. An estimated 207000 Scots are addicted to gambling or at risk of developing an addiction, with specialists…

Covid ・ 08 May 2022

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BGC: Low problem gambling rates should be a “warning to ministers”

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have announced that the drop recorded by the Gambling Commission shoedw that the rate of problem gambling reached statistically 0.2% while the moderate and low risk rates are also stable at 0.9% and 1.4% respectively. While this problem gambling figure was lower than in the, the Commission said the difference…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 May 2022

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BGC Warns UK Govt. as Problem Gambling Rates Decline

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has sent a warning to ministers regarding upcoming guidelines following recent United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) figures. Specifically, the council wants reports to use a "genuinely evidence-based approach" to identify at-risk gamblers. This comes after a UKGC survey indicated problem gambling rates have…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 May 2022

European Gaming

BGC Holds Inaugural Gambling Anti-money Laundering Group (GAMLG) Training Day

UK gambling standards body Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) delivered the inaugural Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG) Training Day on April 25. GAMLG was established in 2016 by the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) and Remote Gambling Association (RGA). It is now supported by the Betting and Gaming Council who provide the…

Incidents ・ 06 May 2022

SBC News

BGC delivers debut Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group workshop

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has completed the first Training Day for the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG), in a bid to drive high standards and encourage best practice. Topics of discussion during the day-long session was consideration of key emerging risks, best practice and developments, which the standards body stated was a…

Incidents ・ 04 May 2022

Lincoln Journal Star

Boys & Girls Club’s Casino Night fundraiser Friday

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lincoln/Lancaster County (BGC) organization will host its annual Casino Night fundraiser Friday, April 22, from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Children's Zoo, 1222 S. 27th St. This year, BGC is celebrating its 15-year anniversary in Lincoln. The fundraiser is the first of many celebrations planned to celebrate the…

Finance ・ 16 April 2022

European Gaming

UK Gambling Commission sets new rules on action for at risk customers

NEW rules ensuring online gambling businesses do more to identify and take action to protect consumers at risk of harm have been introduced by the Gambling Commission. The new rules, which come into effect on 12 September 2022, are stronger and more prescriptive, requiring operators to: monitor a specific range of indicators, as a minimum, to…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 April 2022

The Guardian

Gambling firms in Great Britain to face tougher rules on preventing harm

The Gambling Commission is to lay down tougher rules for the industry in Great Britain after becoming exasperated by the ongoing failure of online casinos and bookmakers to protect vulnerable people and addicts. In a major shift in emphasis, the regulator will start giving operators direct instructions on how to ensure that consumers aren't harmed,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 April 2022

Gambling News

Belgium's Regulator Blacklisted 30 New Gaming Domains

A total of 30 new domains were added to the Belgian Gaming Commission's (BGC) blacklist latest update last week, among which a brand operated by the licensed in Malta Winzon Group. The BGC targeted casinodep.com, an online casino gaming website operated by Malta-licensed Winzon Group, as well as a whole host of Curaçao-licensed operators among…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 March 2022

News From Wales

PayPal Gambling Block via Gamban Tools

The renowned software for blocking gambling sites Gamban has entered into a new partnership with the best-known payment gateway provider PayPal to facilitate the customers in selected territories to block their gambling transactions. As gambling problems are increasingly becoming a primary social concern, this alliance with Gamban is expected to…

Payment Methods ・ 18 March 2022

European Gaming

New Research Reveals Shocking Size of Black Market Gambling Across Europe

Research for the Betting and Gaming Council has uncovered the shocking scale of black market gambling in European countries following the introduction of strict new measures on regulated operators. The findings come from industry research and a PWC report for the BGC as the Government finalises its work on the upcoming Gambling Review and against a…

Incidents ・ 22 February 2022

iGaming Business

BGC warns black market play has doubled ahead of White Paper

The findings come from industry research and a PWC report commissioned by the BGC, which has not yet been released. It will be released in response to the Gambling White Paper, which forms part of the UK Government's Gambling Act Review. The Gambling Act Review is led by the department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. It will assess the 2005…

Incidents ・ 18 February 2022

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'A dangerous crossroads': Gambling industry warns UK against heavy reform as black market swells across Europe

New data released today has revealed the shocking size of black market gambling across Europe as industry warns the government that it is "at a dangerous crossroads", urging ministers to "learn lessons from abroad" in its upcoming gambling review. According to research from the Betting and Gaming Council, British punters using unlicensed sites has…

Industry ・ 18 February 2022

Birmingham Live

Vulnerable and addicts being 'enticed' into gambling in city's poorest areas, fear councillors

Bookies and online gambling companies operating in Birmingham have come under fire from councillors worried about the dire impact on families and the vulnerable - particularly in the city's poorest neighbourhoods. One stretch of Washwood Heath Road in Ward End - with three bookies next to each other and another just metres away - was held up as an…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 February 2022

SBC News

Michael Dugher: “Gambling reform cannot be hijacked by extremists' agendas”

As the long-awaited publishing of the government's white paper on gambling reforms looms on the horizon, Michael Dugher Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned MPs to'ignore extremists' trying to influence outcomes. Writing an opinion piece on parliamentary news source PoliticsHome, Dugher reiterated the need for industry…

Law ・ 25 January 2022

Politics Home

On gambling reform, the Government should ignore the extremists and stick with evidence

New figures from a YouGov poll published last week showed that fewer that one in five people would be happy to accept arbitrary checks on their finances, like accessing bank statements and pay cheques, in order to be able to have a bet. These so-called'affordability checks' are just one of a number of measures being discussed as part of the…

Law ・ 25 January 2022

The Guardian

MPs criticise UK gambling regulator for trying to reduce addiction

A committee of MPs has produced a report criticising the gambling industry regulator for trying to reduce addiction and urging ministers to take it into special measures. The findings by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on betting and gaming have been described as "ludicrous" by a campaigner for regulatory reform and met with a frosty…

Law ・ 23 January 2022

Verve Times

Thousands of student gambling addicts ‘spending £30 a week on habit’

Thousands of student gambling addicts are spending an average of £30 a week on betting, racking up debts and missing out on university life to fund their habit, research has found. In a survey of 2000 students, 80% said they gambled, with 35% of those who did admitting using their student loan, bank overdrafts, borrowing from friends or taking out…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 January 2022

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UK Government Must Take BGC Advice in Gambling Reform

One of the world's oldest gambling markets is getting a regulatory makeover this year. The UK government was supposed to publish the results of its gambling regulation review at some point last year, but COVID-19 and other complications have delayed the process into 2022. Now, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport has confirmed it…

Law ・ 12 January 2022

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Ways How FC Promote Gambling

Football is extremely popular in the United Kingdom and it is a passion we all have. But, did you know that football clubs have been promoting gambling using multiple ways? This is something that needs to be cleared more and something you need to know more about. Below we are going to reveal all of that. BGC Limits You probably have heard of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 December 2021

Online Bingo

What might the next Gambling Act look like?

If you've been keeping up with gambling-related news over the past year, the chances are you will have come across at least one reference to the'review of the Gambling Act'. The term often appears tacked on to the end of articles as an afterthought, with a development described as something that might be looked at'as the government continues its…

Law ・ 20 December 2021

Gambling News

BGC Unveils Ad Tech Forum to Protect the Youth from Gambling Ads

Britain's Betting and Gaming Council has unveiled a new cross-industry Ad Tech Forum. The forum's work will be to provide operators with crucial tips on how to better protect the youth from gambling harm. The Ad Tech Forum's work will heavily trust data collection technologies. It will have operators, such as Bet365, Flutter, and William Hill,…

Strategy Guide ・ 13 December 2021

About Manchester

Upcoming UK Online Gambling Review Must Secure the Right Balance

UK online slots sites, casinos and the Betting and Gaming Council (BCG) have made known their support for the upcoming government review into the 2005 Gambling Act but have reiterated the need for the right balance to be struck to protect UK gamblers. The BGC stated that the UK Gambling review must strike the right balance, or it risks driving…

Gaming Authorities ・ 06 December 2021

The Guardian

Almost £225,000 in wages and freebies taken from gambling industry by 28 MPs

On 7 July, the Conservative MP for Blackpool South, Scott Benton, took his seat at Wembley to watch England take on Denmark in the semi-final of Euro 2020, courtesy of the Ladbrokes Coral owner, Entain - a freebie worth £3457. Less than four hours earlier, Benton had warned parliament that a review of betting laws, widely expected to result…

Industry ・ 15 November 2021

Online Bingo

Gambling firms among biggest spenders on school-run radio ads

Gambling companies are potentially exposing millions of children to gambling by pouring money into radio advertising during the'school run', data shows. According to research by market analysis firm Nielsen on behalf of the Guardian newspaper, the gambling industry is responsible for spending the second-highest amount of all industries on radio ads…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 November 2021

Gambling News

Survey Reveals Big Gambling Spending in “School Run” Radio Hours

The Guardian has conducted a survey with the help of market analysis firm Nielsen to determine the prevalence of gambling advertisements during "school run" hours on radio. According to the commissioned research, gambling companies were the heaviest advertisers during those hours. The hours known as school run are referred to the time when children…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 November 2021

European Gaming

Gambling Firms’ Adverts are Among the Most Aired Radio Commercials During School Run Hours in the UK

Gambling firms' Adverts are among the most aired radio commercials during school run hours in the UK, according to an analysis for the Guardian by market analysis firm Nielsen. Data shows gambling came second in a list of industries that spend the most to appear on commercial radio between 7 am and 8 am and from 3 pm to 4 pm. The analysts found…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 November 2021

The Guardian

Gambling firms among heaviest radio advertisers during school run

Gambling companies are among the heaviest advertisers on radio during "school run" hours when millions of children are in the car, according to research that prompted warnings about their exposure to promotions for the national lottery, online casinos and sports betting. Data shows gambling came second in a list of industries that spend the most to…

Jobs ・ 08 November 2021

Politics Home

Rates of problem gambling are falling, but on the BGC's second anniversary, our commitment to safer gambling is stronger than ever

It's entirely fitting that the Betting and Gaming Council's second anniversary should fall during this year's Safer Gambling Week. When the BGC was established on November 6, 2019, our mission was clear: to drive up standards within the regulated betting and gaming industry and promote safer gambling. This was not just about bringing the industry…

Law ・ 06 November 2021

Politics Home

Problem gambling rates are falling but safer gambling ‘our top priority all year round’, says BCG Boss at start of Safer Gambling Week

Safer gambling is the regulated betting and gaming industry's "top priority all year round", standards body boss Michael Dugher has declared. Mr Dugher, chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, spoke out as this year's Safer Gambling Week - which runs until November 7 - kicked off. He also vowed to use the event to build on the now two…

Law ・ 01 November 2021

Gambling Insider

BGC: “Safer gambling our top priority all year round”

Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Chief Executive Michael Dugher says safer gambling is the industry's top priority all year round, amid the commencement of Safer Gambling Week. Safer Gambling Week, which runs from 1-7 November 2021, is an annual campaign that has been running since 2017. It is being supported by the BGC, the Bingo Association and…

Law ・ 01 November 2021

Northampton Chronicle

Hope Centre Northampton CEO calls gambling companies ‘parasites’ ahead of Safer Gambling Week

It is said that placing strict limits on bets and time spent playing can protect customers Protests against the gambling industry continue to rise in anticipation of Safer Gambling Week, starting Monday (November 1), with some in Northampton joining the call. The annual event, which is meant to promote support and mechanisms to keep gambling…

Law ・ 30 October 2021

European Gaming

BGC Pledges to “Keep up the Momentum” Amid Falling Problem Gambling Rates

A survey by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) showed that the rate of problem gambling for the year to September 2021 was 0.3% - down from 0.6% the previous year. The study also showed that the rate of those gamblers classed as being at "moderate risk" of harm fell from 1.2% to 0.7% in the same time frame. The fall in rates suggests that the BGC's…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 October 2021

Gambling News

Survey: United Kingdom Problem Gambling Falls to 0.3%

According to a survey, problem gambling in the United Kingdom has dropped to 0.3% . This statistic is based on 4009 questioned bettors. For comparison, in September 2020, the Gambling Commission of Great Britain reported double this number. The data reveals other curious findings. According to the survey, the highest decline in problem gambling is…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 October 2021

SBC News

EGBA calls for widest support of European Safer Gambling Week

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has called on all gambling organisations to support the launch of its inaugural European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW) - hosted from 1-to-7 November. ESGW seeks to establish an annual cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling across Europe's regulated online gambling markets During the week,…

Law ・ 18 October 2021

European Gaming

European Safer Gambling Week, 1-7 November 2021

Fostering a Stronger Culture of Safer Gambling in Europe 1-7 November 2021 The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), and its partners, invite you to join us for the inaugural European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW) on 1-7 November 2021. The theme of this first ESGW is "Fostering a Stronger Culture of Safer Gambling in Europe". ESGW is an…

Law ・ 18 October 2021

Yogonet

UK: Betting and Gaming Council launches new safer gambling campaign

ritish standards body Betting and Gaming Council has launched a new campaign called "Take Time To Think" , which aims to promote safer gambling, announced the BGC on Friday. The campaign encourages customers to use the wide range of safer gambling tools offered by the body's members, states BGC in a press release. It replaces the previous "When The…

Law ・ 16 October 2021

Racing Post

BGC drop 'When The Fun Stops, Stop' for new safer gambling campaign

Gambling operators are set to start a new safer gambling campaign to replace the controversial'When The Fun Stops Stop' messaging launched six years ago. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said the'Take Time To Think' campaign would commence with a series of TV adverts showing customers pausing mid-play before considering whether to use safer…

Law ・ 15 October 2021

iGaming Business

BGC replaces ‘When The Fun Stops’ with new ‘Take Time To Think’ campaign

The'Take Time To Think' campaign will replace'When The Fun Stops, Stop' as the industry's safer gambling message, with the new project having been developed after engagement with academics, government stakeholders and operators on the most effective way of encouraging responsible betting. The BGC said while the'When The Fun Stops, Stop' campaign…

Politics ・ 14 October 2021

City A.M.

Gambling firms pledge to create 5,000 apprenticeships in labour push

Gambling firms this morning committed to the creation of 5000 apprenticeships as the sector look to shore up the labour force. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) announced its own'Plan for Jobs' amid concern across the UK business world at what could become long-standing labour shortages. The BGC represent and regulate everything from online…

Jobs ・ 06 September 2021

The Guardian

UK’s most deprived areas have highest number of gambling outlets

The UK's most deprived areas have more than 10 times the number of betting shops than the most affluent parts of the country, research shows. Gambling venues are concentrated in the most deprived areas of Britain, against the wishes of people who live nearby, according to a report commissioned by the Standard Life Foundation charity. "Those with…

Covid ・ 23 August 2021

Politics Home

Evidence from abroad shows the unregulated black market will benefit unless we get the gambling review right

In the final debate in the House of Commons before the summer recess, the Minister heading the Government's Review of Gambling, John Whittingdale, told MPs: "It is very important that we create a safe space where people are given protection if they are gambling online, but we do not want to drive them away from the regulated sector and into the…

Law ・ 21 August 2021

Gambling News

Belgium Approves Royal Decree for Gambling Player Protection

Last Friday, Belgium's Council of Ministers approved amendments to the'Royal Decree on Games of Chance and the Protection of Players' (1999). Belgium's Minister of Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, Vincent Van Quickenborne, proposed new draft amendments to Belgium's'Royal Decree on Games of Chance and the Protection of Players' (1999), and the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 27 July 2021