Tag Archives: Betting and Gaming Council (BGC)

The UK government laid out new rules earlier this week to crack down on illegal advertising and protect young consumers from viewing age-restricted products. These reforms have subsequently been welcomed by the country’s betting and gaming trade association Published on 25 July, the new rules require social media platforms and websites, as well as other services which feature advertising, to …

GamCare has submitted its guidance on how to enhance bank gambling blocks, as part of its ‘cross-sector’ Gambling Related Financial Harm (GRFH) programme.  GRFH aims to combine the knowhow and knowledge of finance and gambling companies to cooperate and develop resources and deepen support to financial risks of gambling harms. In March, GamCare hosted a GRFH a virtual workshop with …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has argued for greater cooperation with the industry from social media platforms, whilst requesting that the government echo its calls.  In a letter to DCMS Secretary Lucy Frazer, BGC Chief Executive Michael Dugher pointed to previous industry efforts on social platforms enabling users to opt-out of receiving betting and gaming advertising. However, more needs …

Last week’s White Paper on UK gambling law reform contained numerous proposals for change, some of which were unexpected, others which were less surprising – such as the creation of an industry ombudsman. Establishment of a single body to handle customer complaints and redress was widely reported by several outlets, including the BBC, as a likely outcome of the review …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed the publication of the Gambling Act review White Paper, lauding the legislative proposals as a ‘once in a generation moment for change’. Issuing two separate statements shortly after DCMS Secretary Lucy Frazer announced the reforms to parliament and the White Paper was published to the DCMS website, Michael Dugher, BGC CEO, emphasised …

The upcoming Gambling White Paper requires balance, not just between protecting the vulnerable and maintaining betting’s sustainability, but also ensuring it continues to support various affected sectors. Caroline Nokes, the MP for Hampshire’s Romsey and Southampton North constituency, put this argument across in a recent article on ConservativeHome, emphasising in particular the betting industry’s contribution to rural communities. This support, …

The UK’s betting industry is prepared to support the government’s upcoming budget amid heightened financial uncertainty for the country, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has said. However, with one of the biggest betting events of the UK sporting calendar commencing today at Cheltenham Racecourse, the trade body has called on the government to address the needs of the industry …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has reiterated its warning about the potential impacts of affordability checks on consumers, and the potential impact this could have on the regulated market. Citing a new study from YouGov, the trade association pointed out that 79% of surveyed bettors said that increased restrictions ‘would likely’ push customers towards unlicensed ‘black market’ sites. A …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has revealed that according to new figures, the number of people using safer gambling tools has ‘rocketed’. Lauding Safer Gambling Week, an analysis of last year’s campaign in October revealed that around 200,000 accounts set deposit limits during the month. This is an increase of 12.5% compared to the same month the previous year. …

Michael Dugher has reiterated his view that a statutory levy for research, education and treatment (RET) funding is ‘unnecessary’, but that he is ‘relaxed’ about the prospect. In a recent appearance on the Nick Luck Daily podcast, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Chief Executive stated that the trade association is prepared to extend its 1% RET commitment across the …