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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

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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

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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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Stakelogic appoints experienced Isajevs to live casino role

Isajevs will oversee the development of live casino content at Stakelogic, including bringing new games to market. He also becomes a member of the Stakelogic management team. He joins Stakelogic after working with several other major content developers in more than a decade within the igaming sector. These include Evolution Gaming, serving as both…

Industry ・ 16 January 2024

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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

The Guardian

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

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Gambling white paper: Gamblers losing £1,000 a day to face checks

Gamblers who are losing £1000 a day are expected to face checks as part of new, tougher gambling regulations. Sources say these will kick in when a gambler loses £1000 in 24 hours, or £2000 over 90 days. How these will be carried out is as yet unclear. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, who will outline the plans in Parliament later, says the rise of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 April 2023

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The UK’s Gambling White Paper Explained

For the first time in nearly two decades, gambling is set to come under the legislative spotlight in the UK. The UK gambling industry, the world's largest and most mature market, has been in a state of flux for the past few years. The growth of online casino games and the continued success of sports betting has seen gambling conquer and maintain…

Industry ・ 08 April 2023

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DOMINIC LAWSON: The cost-of-living crisis is driving gambling addicts to risk even more

Terror comes in many forms. But in peacetime, at least, there are few things more frightening than not being able to pay your debts. A week ago, the Mail's front page highlighted'families' growing mountain of debt'. Based on figures from the accountants PwC, this showed that the total amount of unsecured debt in the UK (in other words, not…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 January 2023

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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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What have the UK Government said about the upcoming gambling reform?

The UK gambling reform has been long-awaited. After several years of delays, discussions and protests, the government White Paper on gambling reform is slated to finally be published in the next few weeks. What's Happening at the Moment? On 7th December 2022 Gambling Minister Paul Scully spoke at the annual Gamble Aware conference. Scully is the…

Law ・ 17 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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Survey says compulsory warning labels won't help tackle problem gambling

The Betting and Gaming Council has looked into a proposal to raise awareness about the potential harm of gambling products by featuring compulsory messages that gambling can be harmful. The proposal is based on similar messaging used in other sin industries, such as alcohol and tobacco, and builds on the premise that consumers would be less…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 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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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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Government Shake Up Means Uncertainty for UK Gambling Reform

The ongoing effort to overhaul UK gambling laws could be delayed even further following the appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister. The reforms, which are two years in the making, have been delayed on multiple occasions. The latest snag came in July when a vote of no confidence in former Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent the government into…

Law ・ 08 September 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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Keir Starmer's gambling problem

Matt Zarb-Cousin is a former spokesman for Jeremy Corbyn, and is now spokesperson for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling. June 20, 2022 June 20, 2022 When Tony Blair's government liberalised gambling, smartphones were still the stuff of science fiction. Sir Alan Budd, who wrote the 2001 review that the 2005 Gambling Act was based on, recently…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Draconian gambling rules risk driving punters to the black market

As the UK Government is closer to releasing a White Paper on the long-awaited UK Gambling Act Review, the CEO of standards body Betting and Gaming Council, Michael Dugher, warns in his latest column about the risks of anti-gambling lobby and proposals to bring "draconian restrictions" that could increase illegal market levels in the United…

Incidents ・ 19 May 2022

Belfast Telegraph

Draconian gambling rules risk driving punters into black market

Some 600m people, in more than 140 countries and from every conceivable background, tuned in to watch this year's Grand National. I was at Aintree along with thousands of other people out to enjoy themselves after so many months of miserable lockdowns and Covid restrictions. Millions of us also enjoyed a flutter on the race. For 22.5m adults,…

Incidents ・ 14 May 2022

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UK Gambling Companies Lobby with Lawmakers to Sway Upcoming Regulation

While the review of the Gambling Act in the UK is ongoing, a new report reveals that major gambling industry players lobbied Treasury officials. The report claims the industry warned that tough restrictions may increase the share of the black market. Launched in December 2020, the review of the Gambling Act in the UK is still ongoing. It was…

Law ・ 09 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

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The Guardian view on the gambling industry: an intervention is overdue

The enormously profitable gambling industry has been on notice for some time. Amid mounting evidence of the severe problems that its products can cause, with hundreds of gambling-linked suicides every year, the government launched a review of current laws in 2020. A white paper tabling its proposals for change is expected soon. Industry lobbyists…

Industry ・ 15 March 2022

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British Gambling Perception Shifting After Five Years of Worsening Attitude

A survey by the Gambling Commission suggests the British perception of gambling is improving for the first time in the last five years when the first survey was initiated. After subsequent years of worsening public attitudes, respondents who were surveyed by phone recorded statistically-significant improvements in their views on gambling. The…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 February 2022

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UK attitudes towards gambling improve for first time since 2016

The statistics come from the Gambling Commission's quarterly telephone survey, which examines gambling prevalence, attitudes and rates of harm. The regulator noted that December 2021's edition, which saw 4021 people polled, marked the first time in which responses suggested statistically significant year-on-year improvements in attitudes towards…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 February 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

Belfast Telegraph

Gambling industry escalates campaign against affordability checks on punters

The gambling industry has stepped up its campaign against affordability checks, insisting tougher measures would drive more punters to the black market. The Betting and Gaming Council, the lobby group led by former Labour MP Michael Dugher, said that while it was in favour of enhanced spending checks, ministers should target problem gamblers rather…

Industry ・ 21 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

Belfast Telegraph

Boris Johnson must not curb personal freedom to satisfy gambling prohibitionists

One of the big arguments raging during the Covid pandemic is to what extent ministers can take action to safeguard public health while also protecting people's personal freedoms, jobs and businesses. Although not on the same scale, a similar debate bubbles away on the future of gambling regulation, with the Government expected to publish a white…

Gaming Authorities ・ 03 January 2022

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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

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Safer Gambling Week 2021: 5 highlights from a record-breaking event

Problem gambling is a serious issue around the world. Studies suggest that as many as 1 in 12 people gamble at risky levels that can easily develop into an addiction, and the increase in betting options in the digital era adds fuel to the fire. As a public health issue, it has led to important awareness campaigns in recent years, particularly in…

Law ・ 13 December 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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GC survey: GB problem gambling levels drop to 0.3%

The percentage of the 4009 Yonder phone survey respondents who were classed as problem gamblers - using the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) - was 0.3%. This was down from 0.6% in the September 2020 edition of the survey, while in the June 2021 edition of the survey this figure was 0.4%. The report also found a statistically significant…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 October 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

The Guardian view on the future of gambling: harms must be faced

New Labour liberalised gambling in Britain with the 2005 Gambling Act, which introduced one of the most permissive regulatory frameworks in the world. The idea was that more betting would deliver economic benefits, and in one sense it did. The gross take from gambling has nearly doubled, with punters losing £10.2bn a year. The industry's marketing…

Jobs ・ 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

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BGC praises new Snapchat policy on gambling adverts

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Bingo ・ 20 July 2021

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England Casinos Prepare to Drop COVID-19 Restrictions

After what has been a tumultuous period for England's gambling industry, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel in regard to COVID-19 restrictions. As per new rules announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in early July, almost all limits in England will end on Monday, July 19 as the country enters the final stage in its roadmap out of…

Covid ・ 18 July 2021

iGaming Business

Snapchat launches opt-out option for gambling ads in the UK

Snapchat hopes to give its users more control over the ads they see after working closely with BGC over the last year. Furthermore, Snapchat has also met the requirements of the updated Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising, which was released in 2020. The code obliges BGC members to ensure that all social media ads must be targeted at…

Law ・ 16 July 2021

Online Bingo

Number of gambling adverts shown during Euros cut by almost half

Updated By Max Jenner We rely on our relationships with partner sites to keep our service free. We receive compensation from many of the brands featured on Online Bingo UK which may influence how we display them. However, we only recommend brands that we believe are safe, fair and trustworthy. The commission we receive does not affect the…

Bingo ・ 08 July 2021

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BGC calls for establishment of Gambling Ombudsman

Updated By Max Jenner We rely on our relationships with partner sites to keep our service free. We receive compensation from many of the brands featured on Online Bingo UK which may influence how we display them. However, we only recommend brands that we believe are safe, fair and trustworthy. The commission we receive does not affect the…

Bingo ・ 06 July 2021

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UK's BGC urges government to create a Gambling Ombudsman

he Betting and Gaming Council is calling on the government to establish a gambling ombudsman to deal with concerns raised by punters. The move comes as ministers continue the Gambling Review, which was launched last December, with Ministers expected to produce a White Paper at the end of this year. BGC Chief Executive Michael Dugher said backing a…

Law ・ 05 July 2021

World Casino News

Gambling ombudsman call for the Betting and Gaming Council

In the United Kingdom and the influential Betting and Gaming Council lobby group has called on the government to establish a gambling ombudsman so as to make it easier for land-based and online players to raise concerns and file complaints. The London-headquartered organization represents approximately 90% of British gaming, sportsbetting, casino…

Gaming Authorities ・ 05 July 2021

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BGC calls for creation of Gambling Ombudsman to deal with customer concerns

Industry standards body the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has called for the UK government to establish a Gambling Ombudsman to deal with customer concerns. The BGC, which represents betting shops, casinos and online operators, is proposing that it should be a legal requirement for all licensed betting and gaming operators to sign up to the new…

Gaming Authorities ・ 05 July 2021

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BGC Reveals New Rules for Online Slot Game Design

The UK Betting and Gaming Council has announced a new code of conduct that will see significant changes to online slot game design. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The UK Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has released a new code of conduct for online slot game design in an attempt to better protect players and help combat problem gambling. The BGC…

Gaming Authorities ・ 02 July 2021

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Modernisation of Gambling Taxes and How It Will Affect the Industry

The UK gambling industry may face new challenges in the future. A prominent think tank suggests the Treasury could gain over 171 million pounds in tax revenues. Here is a look at the suggested changes and their consequences. New measures are designed to boost the local economy. Undeniably, the estimates of the Social Market Foundation are…

Finance ・ 26 May 2021

SBC News

BGC: PGR ‘fantasy figures’ undermine the real economic contribution of UK gambling

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has issued its statement regarding this morning's report by Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), highlighting the industry's financial contribution to the UK economy in response to'fantasy figures'. Five key measures were recommended by the report - affordability checks, stake limits on high-risk online casino…

Law ・ 26 May 2021

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Safer Gambling Week 2021 set to take place 1-7 November

K's Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced the date for 2021 Safer Gambling Week, due to take place between 1-7 November, in cooperation with the Bingo Association and bacta. The annual campaign has been running since 2017, when the industry united for the first time to promote Responsible Gambling Week. This year's event will see a blitz…

Law ・ 24 May 2021

PokerNews

Casino In England Ready To Reopen On July 4

American Independence Day is celebrated across the United States on July 4 but it looks set to be a day of celebration for gamblers calling England, United Kingdom home. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) revealed land-based casinos in England are ready to reopen for business on July 4. English casinos have been completely closed since March 23.…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021

iGaming Business

Betting and Gaming Council welcomes new online slot controls

Earlier today (2 February), the Commission set out a series of measures that will apply to all licensed operators active in the British market. Among the new rules are permanent bans on reverse withdrawals, autoplay options and slot games with spin speeds faster than 2.5 seconds. Also prohibited will be features that speed up play or give the…

Payment Methods ・ 07 May 2021

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UK's gambling black market has doubled since 2018: PwC

The number of British consumers gambling on unlicensed websites has doubled in the last three years, according to a new study by PwC. The report found a steep rise in customers using offshore websites, despite these platforms being less visible on Google and with little evidence of growing public awareness of black market brands. PwC said this is a…

Incidents ・ 05 February 2021

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UK online gambling ops say they’re losing war with int’l rogues

UK gamblers doubled their use of internationally licensed online operators over the past year or so, according to a new survey by their UK-licensed rivals. On Thursday, the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) issued a 66-page report that attempts to quantify the state of'unlicensed online gambling in the UK.' The report (viewable here) was prepared by…

Gaming Authorities ・ 05 February 2021

Gambling News

UK Gambling Stakeholders Comment on PwC Black Market Report

A new PwC report analyzing the offshore gambling market in the United Kingdom has seen fewer operators but higher participation from online consumers. British sports books and gaming firms have cited a reported conducted by PwC which described the increasing impact the offshore and black markets have on the United Kingdom. According to the report,…

Industry ・ 04 February 2021

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UK Government Launches Consultation On Updating Gambling Laws For Digital Age

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) We've been talking about the flurry of government andregulatory activity in relation to gambling for a few months now -and now the UK government has launched a "major and wide-ranging reviewof gambling laws to ensure they are fit for the digital age"as part of a call for evidence closing at the end of…

Law ・ 19 January 2021

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UK gambling regulator refutes online licensees’ black market claims

UK online gambling operators' claims of a thriving unauthorized black market are being refuted by their own regulator ahead of the government's review of gambling laws. Shortly before Christmas, the UK's Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) lobby group circulated details of a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report that claimed some 200k UK punters spent…

Law ・ 19 January 2021

iGaming Business

BGC Covid-19 action plan more than doubles online safer gambling messaging

Unveiled at the start of the first UK-wide Covid-19 lockdown, the 10-step plan set out the standards expected of BGC members during the pandemic, including an increase in safer gambling messaging across sites and in direct communications with customers. BGC members re-affirmed their support for the plan at the start of the second lockdown in…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021

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UK online black market sees 27M visits in a year; BGC warns over Gambling Review

K Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has warned about the danger posed by the illegal, online black market as it emerged UK punters visited the unregulated sites 27 million times in a year. A report by PWC revealed that 200000 customers used an unlicensed gambling operator over a 12 month period between 2018 and 2019, staking around 1.4…

Incidents ・ 19 January 2021