Betting And Gaming Council

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1st Floor, 90 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1EU

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https://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.

For more information, please visit https://www.bettingandgamingcouncil.com/

Featured

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Red Wall voters hold the keys to Downing Street, only the party that listens to them will win

09 Oct Health

Regulated betting and gaming supports many communities in the Red Wall - MPs would be wise to listen to them.

Articles

Only the right gambling reforms will protect investment, jobs and raise standards

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03 Oct Health

Only the right gambling reforms will protect investment, jobs and raise standards

Getting the final proposals for gambling reform right can provide a long term boost for jobs and investment in our towns and cities.

Regulated gambling: Why higher standards rather than bans are the best way to protect the most vulnerable

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18 Jul Health

Regulated gambling: Why higher standards rather than bans are the best way to protect the most vulnerable

More can and will be done to promote safer gambling in sports sponsorship and online advertising, but an ad ban wouldn’t make betting safer - it would just damage our best loved sports.

A winning combination: How sport and punters are providing a boost for the nation's charities

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15 Jun Communities

A winning combination: How sport and punters are providing a boost for the nation's charities

With the Britannia Stakes around the corner, Chairman of the Betting and Gaming Council, Brigid Simmonds, explains the power of sport in raising money for worthy causes.

The Gambling White Paper: A test of the Government's commitment to horse racing

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02 Mar Health

The Gambling White Paper: A test of the Government's commitment to horse racing

Rishi is a racing fan. When it comes to protecting racing in the Gambling White Paper, it’s vital he doesn’t fall at the first.

How apprentices are shaping the future of betting and gaming

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10 Feb Health

How apprentices are shaping the future of betting and gaming

The work of our members highlights what can be achieved with a commitment to apprenticeships and we intend to go even further with 5,000 new opportunities created over the next couple of years.

John Spellar MP: Our economy needs the betting and gaming industry

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05 Jan Economy

John Spellar MP: Our economy needs the betting and gaming industry

The Gambling White Paper is an opportunity to safeguard a £7.1 billion Great British success story.

Why we need to get the balance right on gambling reform

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25 Nov 2022 Health

Why we need to get the balance right on gambling reform

Targeted intervention is the best way for the government to uphold freedom and protect the most vulnerable when it comes to gambling.

How can anyone be against safer gambling?

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20 Oct 2022 Education

How can anyone be against safer gambling?

This week is Safer Gambling Week when we come together to promote better education and awareness, encourage even more people to use safer gambling tools like deposit limits and time-outs, and crucially when we signpost the advice, support and help that’s available to anyone who may be struggling. From betting shops to bingo clubs, casinos and online operators, and for the first-time betting operators in Ireland and across Europe too, it is an incredible show of unity to promote safe betting and gaming.

Laurence Robertson MP: Taking an evidence-based approach to betting will see increased growth across the UK

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02 Oct 2022 Education

Laurence Robertson MP: Taking an evidence-based approach to betting will see increased growth across the UK

After a turbulent few weeks, in which we changed Prime Ministers and so very sadly lost Her Majesty The Queen, government is back in full swing, taking bold steps to tackle the big issues. It won’t be an easy ride and there is plenty for the new Prime Minister to tackle. Growing the economy by delivering The Growth Plan, staring down Russia over its illegal invasion of Ukraine and tackling the energy crisis are huge issues facing the nation.

Grahame Morris MP: How the betting and gaming industry is closing the opportunity gap in the North East

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26 Sep 2022 Communities

Grahame Morris MP: How the betting and gaming industry is closing the opportunity gap in the North East

Britain is in the grip of dramatic change. A new Head of State, a new Prime Minister and new policy priorities. Amidst these seismic shifts, one priority endures, the need to level up the UK.

Latest press releases

27 Nov

BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL WARN AGAINST NEW TREASURY MEASURE BECOMING ‘TROJAN HORSE’ TO RAISE TAXES

06 Nov

AS NATION MARKS REMEMBRANCE, BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL IS PROUD TO CONFIRM SPONSORSHIP OF LEICESTER RACECOURSE VETERANS’ DAY

07 Sep

BGC WELCOMES SHADOW MINISTERS AND PLEDGES TO CONTINUE PROGRESS ON SAFER GAMBLING

04 Sep

BGC STRENGTHENS ADS RULES TO FURTHER PROTECT UNDER 18S

02 Aug

BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL MEMBERS MADE RECORD CONTRIBUTION TO BRITISH HORSERACING LAST YEAR, NEW FIGURES SHOW

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