BGC welcomes DCMS consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorship in UK sport

In response to today's news, a Betting and Gaming Council Spokesperson said: "The Betting and Gaming Council welcomes the Government's consultation on proposals to ban sponsorship and advertising arrangements involving gambling operators that are not licensed by the Gambling Commission.

"Unlicensed operators should not be able to use British sport to promote illegal gambling to UK consumers. They operate outside Britain's regulatory framework, offer none of the consumer protections required of licensed operators and put customers at unnecessary risk.

"As the harmful black market continues to grow, it is right that the Government is taking action to stop illegal operators using sponsorship and advertising to gain credibility and target British consumers.

"The Government should now act without delay to protect consumers. We look forward to engaging constructively with the consultation and supporting robust measures that strengthen the regulated market."