Casinos have highlighted the need for a package of support measures from government if further Covid restrictions are introduced. Michael Dugher, chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, said the venues were “an integral part” of the hospitality industry, alongside the likes of pubs and restaurants, and has sought reassurances from Westminster that further restrictions on casinos would be […]

Safer Gambling Week 2021 has been described as a “huge success” as data released in the wake of this year’s event – which ran from November 1 to 7 – show that it generated nearly 25 million social media impressions. The number of impressions on Safer Gambling Week’s own Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts increased from 800,000 in 2020 to […]

Safer gambling is the regulated betting and gaming industry’s “top priority all year round”, standards body boss Michael Dugher has declared. Mr Dugher, chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, spoke out as 2021’s Safer Gambling Week – which runs until November 7 – kicked off. He also vowed to use the event to build on the now two […]

UK industry standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging customers to use the wide range of safer gambling tools offered by its members. In further evidence of the BGC’s commitment to raising standards, the ‘Take Time To Think’ campaign will replace ‘When The Fun Stops, Stop’ as the regulated industry’s key safer […]

UK betting and gaming firms pledge to create 5,000 apprenticeships over five years. UK industry standards body the Betting and Gaming Council – which represents betting shops, casinos and the online gaming sector – has announced its own ‘Plan For Jobs’ setting out how the regulated industry plans to support the Government’s post-Covid recovery by investing in young people across […]

UK industry standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has pledged to “maintain the momentum” on protecting young people and promoting safer betting as the new football season kicks off. To coincide with the start of the new season, the BGC is highlighting the steps its members have already taken to raise standards around betting adverts since being established in […]

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 […]