Articles tagged with: betting

We need the government’s growth plan to apply to every industry – not more self-defeating tax rises

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04 Jun Culture

We need the government’s growth plan to apply to every industry – not more self-defeating tax rises

The recent announcement of better than expected growth figures came as welcome relief for all of us who want to see the economy pick up. The ‘growth plan’ is central to the government’s agenda and we now need to ensure that every sector can contribute, including the UK’s betting and gaming industry.

14 Apr Political parties

Former Tory MP Charged With Gambling Offences

Former Conservative MP Craig Williams, along with 14 other individuals, has been charged with gambling offences after placing a bet on the timing of the 2024 general election.

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18 Nov 2024 Culture

We are on a mission to raise the profile of safer gambling

Betting and gaming is enjoyed by around 22.5 million people in the UK each month and with the launch of this year’s Safer Gambling Week we are on a mission to further strengthen awareness about safer gambling.

Betting advertising and sponsorship benefits sport at all levels. It’s time the critics heard the facts

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30 Sep 2024 Culture

Betting advertising and sponsorship benefits sport at all levels. It’s time the critics heard the facts

For some months now there has been an ongoing debate about the role of betting advertising in sport. Amid that debate, there are voices on the sidelines demanding extreme measures like outright bans to tackle, what they mistakenly consider, a major challenge. But before anyone jumps two footed into this row, I suggest a strategic breather and a closer look at the facts.

Labour have put working class culture, communities and grassroots sport at the heart of their mission for change - and it is one I share, writes Michael Dugher

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18 Jul 2024 Communities

Labour have put working class culture, communities and grassroots sport at the heart of their mission for change - and it is one I share, writes Michael Dugher

In the seven years since I stood down from Parliament, as CEO of UK Music and then the BGC, I’ve seen a lot of DCMS ministers come and go. Some were very capable, some were nice people, some (mentioning no names) were neither. So I was genuinely curious to see how Labour’s new team would set out their stall.

26 Jun 2024 Political parties

We Brits have been betting on politics for well over 100 years

It was nearly 25 years ago when Labour MP Frank Roy said he couldn't give up the money he made betting on the next House of Commons Speaker because his wife had spent it all. We're not sure that excuse will wash now.

25 Jun 2024 Political parties

Conservative Party Withdraws Support For Betting Scandal Candidates

The Conservative Party has withdrawn its support for one of Rishi Sunak's closest allies, Craig Williams, who placed a bet on the date of the election, while the Labour Party has also suspended a candidate who is being investigated over alleged gambling.

BCG Britannia Stakes charity race at Royal Ascot is a win-win for good causes

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20 Jun 2024 Culture

BCG Britannia Stakes charity race at Royal Ascot is a win-win for good causes

For the fifth year running some of Britain’s biggest bookmakers will once again donate all profits from the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot to a raft of top UK charities.

It is an initiative that has raised nearly £3 million since its launch - a fantastic sum - which has been split between some of the nation’s best loved health, veteran and sports charities.

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01 May 2024 Social affairs

BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL ANNOUNCES NEW VOLUNTARY INDUSTRY CODE ON CUSTOMER CHECKS

Standards body The Betting and Gaming Council today (WEDS) announces a new voluntary industry Code on Customer Checks which will raise standards, while reducing the need for requests for private financial documents.

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

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19 Jan 2024 Health

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

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.

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16 Jan 2024 Social affairs

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

Standards body, the Betting and Gaming Council, today urged Government to honour its commitments on frictionless financial risk checks, following the announcement that a Parliamentary debate will be held on the issue.

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06 Nov 2023 Communities

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

The Betting and Gaming Council is proud to confirm it will once again sponsor Leicester Racecourse Veterans’ Day, which raises vital funds for a host of military charities.

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

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09 Oct 2023 Health

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

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

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07 Sep 2023 Culture

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

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Thangam Debbonaire MP on becoming the new Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and pledged to continue progress on safer gambling.

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04 Sep 2023 Culture

BGC STRENGTHENS ADS RULES TO FURTHER PROTECT UNDER 18S

The Betting and Gaming Council today unveils new measures to further prevent under-18s from seeing digital media adverts.

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02 Aug 2023 Culture

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

Betting and Gaming Council members directly contributed £384m to British horseracing last year in levy, media rights and sponsorship deals, BGC figures reveal.

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26 Jul 2023 Health

BGC WELCOMES NEW CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL ADS AND MEASURES TO FURTHER PROTECT CHILDREN ONLINE

The Betting and Gaming Council welcomes new rules announced by Government to crack down on illegal ads online, and better protect young people from harm.

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

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18 Jul 2023 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.

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13 Jul 2023 Culture

BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL GIVE VOICE TO PUNTERS AND INDUSTRY WORKERS BEFORE SELECT COMMITTEE

Betting and Gaming Council Chief Executive Michael Dugher urged MPs to remember the 22.5m punters who enjoy a regular bet during his evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.

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26 Jun 2023 Communities

TOP CHARITIES TO SHARE BUMPER DONATION AFTER FLAGSHIP BRITANNIA STAKES RACE

Some of the UK’s top charities have secured vital funding after bookies handed over a huge donation following the flagship Britannia Stakes race at Royal Ascot.

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21 Jun 2023 Communities

Charities to win big at Britannia Stakes

Britain’s biggest bookmakers will donate all profits from the Britannia Stakes race at Royal Ascot to a host of top UK charities.

For British and American Gambling Policymakers – ignore the Billionaire Bookmakers and the Reform Opponents on Twitter

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19 Jun 2023 Health

For British and American Gambling Policymakers – ignore the Billionaire Bookmakers and the Reform Opponents on Twitter

Founder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, Derek Webb, makes the case for urgent betting reform in British horseracing.

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

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15 Jun 2023 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.

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09 Jun 2023 Economy

BGC Chairman Brigid Simmonds OBE response to the departure of GamCare CEO, Anna Hemmings

Responding to the announcement of the departure of GamCare CEO, Anna Hemmings.