Betting And Gaming Council

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25 Buckingham Palace Road London SW1W 0PP

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www.bettingandgamingcouncil.com

The Betting and Gaming Council is a standards body committed to championing safer gambling.

We represent U.K. licensed betting shops, casinos and online operators.

The Betting and Gaming Council is a standards body committed to championing safer gambling.

We represent U.K. licensed betting shops, casinos and online operators.

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The Government’s Gambling Review is a golden opportunity to crack down further on betting by under-18s

04 Nov Culture

The Government’s long-awaited Gambling Review is now just days away, and at the Betting and Gaming Council we are eager for it to begin.

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Closing betting shops won’t help the fight against Covid, but it will hurt horseracing and the economy at the worst possible time

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17 Oct Coronavirus

Closing betting shops won’t help the fight against Covid, but it will hurt horseracing and the economy at the worst possible time

The Government must let betting shops go about their business safely for the sake of the economy and the future of great British horseracing.

While we wait for the Government’s gambling review, we’re getting on with raising standards in our industry

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01 Sep Coronavirus

While we wait for the Government’s gambling review, we’re getting on with raising standards in our industry

Throughout the Covid-19 crisis we have not lost sight of our commitment to driving up standards across the industry as a whole.

World famous icons of British tourism and entertainment at risk unless Government moves to support casinos

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11 Aug Coronavirus

World famous icons of British tourism and entertainment at risk unless Government moves to support casinos

Britain risks permanently losing part of its rich tourism and entertainment heritage unless the Government moves fast to reverse a decision to force casinos to remain closed.

The Lords report into gambling was food for thought - it’s time now for the Government to get on with their Review

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03 Jul Culture

The Lords report into gambling was food for thought - it’s time now for the Government to get on with their Review

My message to the Government is a simple one: let’s get on with the review of the Gambling Act without delay.

Lockdown is easing and live sport returning, but the commitment to safer gambling must continue

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05 Jun Coronavirus

Lockdown is easing and live sport returning, but the commitment to safer gambling must continue

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 - including responsible advertising.

During the coronavirus crisis, BGC is working hard to make gambling safer

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01 May Coronavirus

During the coronavirus crisis, BGC is working hard to make gambling safer

Prohibitionists may be using Covid-19 to kick the gambling industry, but thanks to the action we’ve taken, fears are unfounded and standards are on the up.

Gambling levels may have plummeted, but we get the concerns and are stepping up action on safer gambling

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27 Mar Coronavirus

Gambling levels may have plummeted, but we get the concerns and are stepping up action on safer gambling

Gambling levels may have plummeted, but we get the concerns and are stepping up action on safer gambling during the COVID-19 crisis - writes Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) standards body CEO Michael Dugher.

We need big changes and a race to the top on standards in gambling

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03 Feb Culture

We need big changes and a race to the top on standards in gambling

The new Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, Michael Dugher, writes that he is determined to drive big changes across the industry and help the Government deliver the most far-reaching package of reforms as part of their Review of the Gambling Act.

Latest press releases

03 Dec

BGC’s Covid action plan delivers huge increase in safer gambling messages and boost to industry standards

23 Nov

Betting and Gaming Council thanks UK Government for allowing betting shops to re-open in Tier 3 areas

20 Nov

Casinos and betting shops offer to introduce further Covid restrictions so they can re-open in Tier 3 areas after lockdown

19 Nov

BGC welcome announcement of extra financial support for sports affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

19 Nov

Safer Gambling Week is a “commitment not for one week but for every week of the year” Betting and Gaming boss Michael Dugher declares.