Betting And Gaming Council

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

02 Mar Health

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.

Articles

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.

Our new Prime Minister must get gambling reform right

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01 Sep 2022 Environment

Our new Prime Minister must get gambling reform right

Within a matter of days, we will have a new PM and a new Government. Any celebrations will be short lived. Because whoever wins the keys to Number 10 will face a tsunami of trouble. A mounting cost-of-living crisis, inflation and energy bills soaring to stratospheric levels, war in Europe and a recession just around the corner. With that in their in-tray on Day One, it’s fair to say reforms to gambling will be pretty low on the Government’s agenda.

Lord Austin: Before ministers publish the Gambling White Paper, they need to consider a few home truths

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12 Aug 2022 Education

Lord Austin: Before ministers publish the Gambling White Paper, they need to consider a few home truths

Every month, some 22.5m adults, almost half the adult population, buys a lottery ticket, visits a casino or bingo hall, plays online or enjoys a flutter on any number of sports. British people like a bet.

A blanket ban on sport sponsorship would have a detrimental impact on communities, places and people

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03 Aug 2022 Culture

A blanket ban on sport sponsorship would have a detrimental impact on communities, places and people

With the English football season upon us, it is a good time to reflect on the state of the game as we prepare for another thrilling season of sporting ups and downs.

After the delay on gambling reform, new ministers should seek to find consensus and get things done quickly

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22 Jul 2022 Communities

After the delay on gambling reform, new ministers should seek to find consensus and get things done quickly

As Parliament packs off for the summer recess, and as Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss prepare to slug it out for the top job, it was understandable that a whole raft of planned Government announcements and potential proposals for new legislation - from DWP to Health - were put on hold until September.

Latest press releases

07 Jun

BETTING INDUSTRY URGES GREATER COOPERATION ON SAFER GAMBLING MARKETING

31 May

BETTING AND GAMING INDUSTRY UNITES AGAIN FOR SAFER GAMBLING WEEK 2023

25 May

BOOKIES TO CELEBRATE KING’S CORONATION BY DONATING ALL PROFITS FROM ROYAL ASCOT RACE

16 May

BGC WELCOMES NEW NHS HEALTH SURVEY WHICH CONFIRMS DROP IN PROBLEM GAMBLING RATES

27 Apr

BGC welcome Government Gambling White Paper

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