Betting And Gaming Council

Address

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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Calls for a gambling advertising ban are not backed up by the evidence

11 Jun Communities

A year ago, anti-gambling campaigners were making dire warnings that the Covid lockdown would lead to a surge in gambling as a premise for their long-standing calls for a ban on all betting adverts.

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The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling

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29 Apr Coronavirus

The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling

This week the UK took another step towards post-Covid normality when high street shops in Scotland – including betting shops – safely opened their doors again for the first time this year.

The issue of gambling won’t decide the next election, but Red Wall voters will – and politicians should listen to what they have to say

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08 Mar Culture

The issue of gambling won’t decide the next election, but Red Wall voters will – and politicians should listen to what they have to say

Our recent research further strengthened the Government’s stated intention in the Gambling Review to “strike the right balance” between not interfering in the enjoyment of millions, while providing better protections for vulnerable people.

Michael Dugher: It’s important that the Gambling Review tackles betting by under-18s – but let’s deal in facts, not fiction

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09 Jan Culture

Michael Dugher: It’s important that the Gambling Review tackles betting by under-18s – but let’s deal in facts, not fiction

As the Gambling Review gathers pace, we will continue our critical work to protect young people.

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

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04 Nov 2020 Culture

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

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.

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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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.

Latest press releases

20 Jul

BGC welcomes gambling ads opt out on Snapchat

15 Jul

BGC condemns ‘bizarre’ Scottish Government decision to impose midnight curfew on casinos

07 Jul

Number of TV betting ads during Euros falls by almost half compared to last World Cup

05 Jul

Betting and Gaming Council calls on Government to establish a gambling ombudsman

21 Jun

Top charities in the money after bookies hand over £1.25 million in profits from flagship race

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