Articles tagged with: casinos

Starmer and Reeves are right to call on regulators to go for growth. They now need to ensure their own ministers get the memo too

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10 Jan Communities

Starmer and Reeves are right to call on regulators to go for growth. They now need to ensure their own ministers get the memo too

On Christmas Eve the nation’s top regulators received a gift from the Prime Minister. No, not a selection box or novelty pair of festive socks. In the face of a flatlining economy, Keir Starmer threw down the gauntlet, calling for a new regulatory environment, built on collaboration with business which was, “more pro-growth and pro-investment”.

For UK casinos to thrive, reforms must come soon

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29 Aug 2024 Communities

For UK casinos to thrive, reforms must come soon

Outdated regulations are holding back UK casinos. As competition from online and offshore operators grows, urgent legislative action is needed to modernise and protect the industry’s economic contribution.

28 Apr 2023 Social affairs

What You Need To Know About Government's Gambling Crackdown

The Government has proposed a once in a generation white paper to clean up the gambling sector.

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.

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16 Dec 2021 Coronavirus

Casinos seek Covid support package alongside hospitality industry if further restrictions are needed

Casinos have highlighted the need for a package of support measures from government if further Covid restrictions are introduced.

The BGC’s drive to promote safer gambling has produced tangible results, but we are determined to go further

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27 Aug 2021 Education

The BGC’s drive to promote safer gambling has produced tangible results, but we are determined to go further

When the Betting and Gaming Council was established towards the end of 2019, we were clear that, as well as representing the regulated industry, we were a standards body with a clear mission to promote safer gambling.

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15 Jul 2021 Culture

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

The Betting and Gaming Council has expressed its dismay at the Scottish Government’s 11th hour decision to impose a midnight curfew on the country’s casinos.

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26 May 2021 Culture

Betting And Gaming Council Statement – Response To The 'Peers For Gambling Reform' Report

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08 Oct 2020 Economy

Casinos propose alcohol ban in order to avoid catastrophic impact of fresh lockdown

Casinos have offered to stop selling alcohol in order to avoid catastrophic closures which could lead to thousands of job losses.

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.

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27 Aug 2020 Culture

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council unveils tough new measures to prevent under-18s seeing online gambling adverts

Tough new measures aimed at further preventing under-18s from seeing gambling adverts online have been unveiled by the Betting and Gaming Council.

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21 Aug 2020 Culture

Re-opening of Welsh casinos ‘the right move' says Betting and Gaming Council

The Welsh Government’s decision to give casinos the green light to re-open has been hailed as “the right move” by the Betting and Gaming Council.

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21 Aug 2020 Culture

‘Whistle to whistle’ ban dramatically reduces number of betting adverts seen by children

A ban on TV betting advertising during live sport has dramatically reduced children’s ability to watch them, according to a new report.

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20 Aug 2020 Culture

Rishi Sunak urged to protect high end casinos and London's reputation as the 'go to' destination for big-spending tourists

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to take decisive action to secure the future of some of the UK’s top casinos.

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11 Aug 2020 Coronavirus

BGC calls out First Minister’s comments likening casinos to nightclubs and extends invite to see first-hand the extensive Covid-safe measures in place

Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford, during a Facebook Live session on Monday likened casinos to nightclubs in risk profile for the spreading of coronavirus.

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.

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03 Aug 2020 Culture

Boris Johnson warned 6,000 jobs may be permanently lost in Casino industry

Government “wrecking ball” to casino industry is costing millions and half the jobs in England are now “at risk”, warns BGC.

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08 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Casinos 'standing by' to aid economic recovery but must be given green light to re-open in July

Casinos have said they are “standing by” to aid the UK’s economic recovery – but must be allowed to re-open their doors again later this month.