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6 July 2021

BGC WELCOMES GOVERNMENT PLAN TO LIFT COVID RESTRICTIONS ON CASINOS AND BETTING SHOPS AS ‘BOOST FOR THE ECONOMY’

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the Government’s plan to lift most remaining Covid restrictions in England.
4 July 2021

BGC CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH A GAMBLING OMBUDSMAN

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has called on the Government to establish a Gambling Ombudsman to deal with concerns raised by customers.
1 July 2021

Mor Weizer

When it comes to safer gambling, technology is our friend
25 June 2021

CAT MCKINNELL MP

Writing for the New Statesman, Labour MP Cat McKinnell says the Gambling Review has to protect the vulnerable, help people enjoy a flutter responsibly - and ensure sports like horseracing - which rely on the industry - continue to thrive.
21 June 2021

TOP CHARITIES IN THE MONEY AFTER BOOKIES HAND OVER £1.25 MILLION IN PROFITS FROM FLAGSHIP RACE

Some of the UK’s top charities will land a big-money windfall after bookies handed over all their profits from a flagship race.
17 June 2021

RACING FANS URGED TO BACK THEIR FAVOURITES AND HELP RAISE MONEY FOR GREAT CAUSES

Horseracing fans have been urged to have a flutter on a flagship race and help raise money for top charities at the same time.
15 June 2021

Michael Dugher

Calls for a gambling advertising ban are not backed up by the evidence.
1 June 2021

SIR AP MCCOY

The Britannia Stakes charity initiative is a great idea and I hope the various good causes enjoy a big windfall.
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