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/

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The Government’s new hypothecated tax on independent bookies will mean closed shops and sacked staff

19 Jan Health

For over two decades bookmakers like Jenningsbet have been proud to pay their part supporting a voluntary levy which funds excellent charities tackling gambling related harm.

Articles

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.

Now is not the time to push ahead with the Gambling White Paper

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14 Jul 2022 Health

Now is not the time to push ahead with the Gambling White Paper

With reform to the betting and gaming industry having the potential to impact the lives of millions in this country, we need to give it the attention it deserves.

New regulations must not damage the vital economic and cultural contribution made by betting and gaming companies

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06 Jun 2022 Communities

New regulations must not damage the vital economic and cultural contribution made by betting and gaming companies

Levelling up the United Kingdom is one of the Government’s top priorities. In light of this, the Betting and Gaming Council, the standards body for the regulated betting and gaming industry has partnered with The Purpose Coalition to highlight the key role that the sector is playing to support the levelling up agenda.

Big Brother style policies won't win the next election

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23 May 2022 Communities

Big Brother style policies won't win the next election

People think politicians live on a different planet as it is - telling voters what they can and cannot do with their own money won’t help, writes Michael Dugher

MPs are champing at the bit for this year’s Grand National

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07 Apr 2022 Communities

MPs are champing at the bit for this year’s Grand National

Over 40 MPs from both sides of the House have backed a BGC initiative by placing bets on the world’s greatest steeplechase, The Grand National, which runs on Saturday, to raise money for charity.

Latest press releases

08 Apr

BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL ANNOUNCE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE COMMITTED TO PROTECTING CUSTOMERS AND CHAMPIONING SAFER GAMBLING

08 Mar

BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL IS PROUD TO ONCE AGAIN SPONSOR LEICESTER RACECOURSE VETERANS’ DAY

16 Jan

BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL URGES GOVERNMENT TO HONOUR COMMITMENTS ON FINANCIAL RISK CHECKS

27 Nov 2023

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

06 Nov 2023

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

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