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18 Apr 2023 Communities

GOOD CAUSES UP AND DOWN THE COUNTRY THE BIG WINNERS, THANKS TO THE BGC GRAND NATIONAL CHARITY BET CAMPAIGN

Charities up and down the country have won big thanks to the Grand National Charity Bet campaign, which has raised thousands for good causes.

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13 Apr 2023 Culture

OVER 40 MPS BACK THE BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL’S GRAND NATIONAL CHARITY BET CAMPAIGN

More than 40 MPs from both sides of the House are visiting local betting shops to place a BGC Charity Bet on the Grand National.

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03 Apr 2023 Health

BGC WELCOMES MANDATORY LEVY TO FUND RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TREATMENT - IF IT PROTECTS LAND-BASED OPERATORS

BGC members would welcome a mandatory levy to fund Research, Education and Treatment (RET) services to tackle gambling related harm, if it is independent and tiered to protect land-based operators.

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15 Mar 2023 Economy

HUGE MAJORITY OF PUNTERS BACK BETTING PROMOTIONS

Over 80 per cent of punters believe betting companies should be allowed to offer promotions such as free bets.

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13 Mar 2023 Economy

INDUSTRY VOWS TO BACK UK ECONOMY, BUT WARNS AGAINST ANTI-GROWTH TAX RISES AND REGULATIONS

The Betting and Gaming Council today vowed to back the economy by delivering on the Government’s economic plan of ‘Enterprise, Education, Employment and Everywhere’, but warned against measures which would threaten growth, jeopardise jobs, or undermine the customer experience for millions of punters.

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10 Mar 2023 Health

PUNTERS FEAR RESTRICTIONS ON BETTING WILL FUEL BLACK MARKET GAMBLING, NEW STUDY SHOWS

Almost 80 per cent of punters fear restrictions on betting would likely drive customers to unsafe, unregulated black market gambling sites, a new poll shows.

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09 Mar 2023 Health

BGC DELIGHTED TO ONCE AGAIN SUPPORT LEICESTER RACECOURSE VETERANS’ DAY

The Betting and Gaming Council are proud to once again be supporting Leicester Racecourse Veterans’ Day.

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08 Mar 2023 Health

SAFER GAMBLING WEEK SPARKS HUGE INCREASE IN SAFER GAMBLING TOOLS USE

The number of punters using safer gambling tools rocketed thanks to Safer Gambling Week, new figures released today show.

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

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02 Mar 2023 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.

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16 Feb 2023 Culture

BGC BACK RACING TV’S 'WRITE TO YOUR MP' CAMPAIGN

Betting and Gaming Council Chairman Brigid Simmonds OBE has today endorsed a new campaign from Racing TV enabling concerned horseracing fans to seek assurances from their MPs and DCMS Ministers.

How apprentices are shaping the future of betting and gaming

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10 Feb 2023 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.

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09 Feb 2023 Health

STANDARDS BODY THE BGC WELCOMES NEW SECRETARY OF STATE, AND URGES WHITE PAPER PUBLICATION “WITHOUT DELAY”

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Lucy Frazer MP on becoming the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and urged her to publish the Gambling White Paper without delay.

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25 Jan 2023 Health

MAJOR SPIKE IN BLACK MARKET GAMBLING DURING WORLD CUP, NEW STUDY SHOWS

The number of UK punters visiting unregulated online black market gambling sites tripled during the World Cup, new research reveals.

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

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05 Jan 2023 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.

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29 Dec 2022 Health

NUMBER OF TV BETTING ADS DURING WORLD CUP FALLS BY OVER A THIRD COMPARED TO LAST WORLD CUP

The number of TV betting adverts shown on ITV during the World Cup group stages fell by 34 per cent compared to the World Cup in 2018, new figures have revealed.

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21 Dec 2022 Health

BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL WELCOME DCMS SELECT COMMITTEE INQUIRY AS A FURTHER OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW OUR COMMITMENT TO RAISING STANDARDS

The Betting and Gaming council has today welcomed the DCMS Select Committee inquiry as a further opportunity for the regulated industry to show our continued commitment to raising standards in safer gambling and to demonstrating our support for the UK economy.

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12 Dec 2022 Health

COMPULSORY AFFORDABILITY CHECKS THREATEN REGULATED BETTING AND GAMING INDUSTRY, WARNS MAJOR REPORT BY EY

Britain’s regulated betting and gaming sector has urged Government to publish a White Paper that delivers for business and punters, after a new study showed affordability checks are already hitting revenues.

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06 Dec 2022 Health

SEVEN IN TEN BRITS THINK PLACING COMPULSORY HEALTH WARNINGS ON BETTING PRODUCTS WOULD FAIL TO TACKLE PROBLEM GAMBLING

71 per cent of the public believe Government health messaging – like those on cigarettes – would be ineffective at preventing problem gambling. Meanwhile almost half of the public (47 per cent) think banning popular promotions like ‘free bets’ wouldn’t help tackle problem gambling rates either.

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.

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.

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.

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20 Jun 2022 Social affairs

Top charities to share £1.2 million after bookies donate profits from flagship race

Some of the UK’s top charities have landed a huge donation after bookies handed over all their profits from a flagship race.

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