NEWS & OPINIONS
What's new in the UK betting and gaming industry
30 July 2021

Grainne Hurst

With sport playing a large part in our business, we must play our part in its continued success.
15 July 2021

BGC WELCOMES GAMBLING ADS OPT OUT ON SNAPCHAT

The Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the news that the ability to opt out for gambling advertising is now available to Snapchat users in the United Kingdom.
14 July 2021

BGC CONDEMNS ‘BIZARRE’ SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT DECISION TO IMPOSE MIDNIGHT CURFEW ON CASINOS

The Betting and Gaming Council has expressed its dismay at the Scottish Government’s 11th hour decision to impose a midnight curfew on the country’s casinos.
14 July 2021

Brigid Simmonds

Towns like Blackpool show how important our industry will be to the post-Covid economic recovery.
7 July 2021

NUMBER OF TV BETTING ADS DURING EUROS FALLS BY ALMOST HALF COMPARED TO LAST WORLD CUP

The number of TV betting adverts shown on ITV during the European Championships has reduced by almost half compared to the World Cup in 2018, new figures have revealed.
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.
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