UK industry standards body The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned that the UK Government’s last minute reversal of plans to allow casinos to reopen on 1 August has dealt a wrecking ball to the industry, from which it may never recover. With casinos across England forced to remain shuttered, the BGC warns that up to 6,000 jobs may […]

UK industry standards body The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has expressed its “utter dismay” following the Government’s decision to delay the reopening of all casinos in England for at least two weeks. Casinos across England were preparing to re-open from 1 August until today’s last minute u-turn by the UK Government. In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP, […]

The UK Government’s decision to give the green light to casinos to reopen in England has been welcomed by the industry standards body the Betting and Gaming Council as a major boost for the tourism and hospitality sector. But the trade body has urged the devolved administrations to ‘show their hands’ and end the uncertainty for the 2,000 employees who […]

GVC Holdings has announced that, after 13 years as Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Alexander is to retire from the Board and from the Company.  He will be succeeded by Shay Segev, GVC’s Chief Operating Officer. The changes, which follow a long-term succession process, will take place at the close of business tomorrow (17 July 2020). Shay will join the Board […]

Casinos have said they are “standing by” to aid the UK’s economic recovery – but must be allowed to re-open their doors again later this month. The venues have been closed since March as part of the national effort to slow the spread of Covid-19. They were dealt a blow when the Government announced they would not be allowed to […]

UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to give the green light for British casinos to finally re-open later this month in order to boost Treasury coffers and help kickstart the economy. The venues were dealt a huge blow last month when ministers ruled that they could not open their doors again on 4 July, having been closed since the […]

Ministers have been urged to respond positively to all the steps taken by casinos to ensure they can re-open their doors safely in July. Betting and Gaming Council chief executive Michael Dugher said it was clear the venues had “pulled out all the stops” after visiting Rialto Casino in the heart of London. The sector – which employs more than […]

Ministers have been urged to work with casino operators to ensure they can open their doors again this summer. It comes after Boris Johnson confirmed the venues have been excluded from a list of hospitality and leisure establishments which will be able to resume their business on 4 July as the Covid-19 lockdown is eased. Every casino in the country […]

The Betting and Gaming Council’s five largest members have confirmed that they will spend £100m improving treatment services for problem gamblers. bet365, GVC, PaddyPower Betfair, Sky Betting and Gaming (both now part of Flutter Entertainment), and William Hill have announced that they will provide funds to GambleAware charity who will be the main commissioning agent for ensuring funds reach people […]

UK industry body The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has issued a lengthy statement imploring the country’s gaming outlets to continue with its commitment to safer gambling. The statement reads: “As we happily begin to ease our way out of lockdown, we will continue to have our foot on the gas when it comes to our commitment to safer gambling […]