The Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the news that the ability to opt out of gambling advertising is now available to Snapchat users in the United Kingdom. The BGC and Snap have been working closely over the past year and, with this move, Snap hopes to give consumers more control over the advertisements they see. This is in addition […]

UK industry body 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. In an unexpected development, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the move as she confirmed Scotland was moving to Level 0 Covid restrictions from July 19. Under the new regime, all of Scotland’s hospitality […]

UK standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the Government’s plan to lift most remaining Covid restrictions in England. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he believed the country was on track to move to the final stage of the lockdown roadmap on July 19. It means venues such as casinos and high street betting shops will no longer have […]

UK standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has called on the Government to establish a Gambling Ombudsman to deal with concerns raised by customers. 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 new report from the Peers for Gambling Reform group has raised industry eyebrows in the UK, with the trade body the Betting and Gaming Council responding rapidly to the report’s claims. BGC Chief Executive Michael Dugher said: “We welcome the Government’s Gambling Review and we are confident that Ministers will make sensible decisions for the future that are based on […]

The UK regulated betting and gaming industry is joining forces once again for Safer Gambling Week 2021. This year’s event will run from November 1-7 and will see the Betting and Gaming Council, the Bingo Association and bacta – the amusement machine trade association – coming together in a renewed drive to champion higher standards. The annual campaign has been […]

UK industry standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the safe re-opening of casinos across the UK and the further easing of restrictions imposed on betting shops. In the latest relaxation of the Covid lockdown, more than 100 casinos across England, Scotland and Wales have opened for the first time this year. Returning customers will have to comply […]

A top health expert has said casinos should be allowed to safely re-open alongside other hospitality venues when Covid restrictions are lifted in Scotland after declaring they are “as safe, if not safer” places to visit than pubs and restaurants. Dr Lisa Ackerley, who is known as The Hygiene Doctor, carried out an independent study of Grosvenor Casino premises for […]

UK industry body the Betting and Gaming Council says that a new poll reveals a majority of voters believe politicians should not set arbitrary limits on the amount they are able to bet. The YouGov survey was carried out as the Gambling Commission continues its affordability consultation, amid calls for a £100 limit on the amount that punters can lose […]

UK industry standards body the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), which represents the UK’s betting and gaming industry including betting shops and casinos, has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to extend the furlough scheme until September, extend business rates relief and introduce grants for hard pressed high street businesses and hospitality. These steps will help to support the 44,000 people who […]