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

18 Nov Culture

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.

Articles

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

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30 Sep 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.

For UK casinos to thrive, reforms must come soon

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29 Aug 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Outdated regulations are holding back UK casinos.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.

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 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.

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

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20 Jun 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.

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

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19 Jan 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.

Safer gambling week works, attacking it defies logic

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09 Jan Health

Safer gambling week works, attacking it defies logic

Safer Gambling Week 2023 was clearly another fantastic success. While it takes time to fully understand the impact of each campaign, the early results make clear our industry went further than ever to promote the tools which help people control their play, while ensuring more people than ever saw signposting to the advice and support available to those who may be struggling. In short, Safer Gambling Week works.

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.

Only the right gambling reforms will protect investment, jobs and raise standards

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03 Oct 2023 Health

Only the right gambling reforms will protect investment, jobs and raise standards

Getting the final proposals for gambling reform right can provide a long term boost for jobs and investment in our towns and cities.

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.

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.

Latest press releases

09 Sep

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council welcomed new CEO Grainne Hurst, who has now officially taken up her role with the BGC

23 Jul

BGC members donate record £172.5 million to tackle problem gambling and gambling related harm, and call on government to protect third sector in any future levy changes

15 Jul

Standards body The BGC welcomes new ministers at DCMS and pledges to work together on safer gambling, boosting economic growth and support for grassroots sport

25 Jun

Top charities share bumper donation thanks to Betting and Gaming Council Britannia Stakes race

13 Jun

BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL WELCOMES LABOUR MANIFESTO COMMITMENT TO WORK WITH INDUSTRY ON RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING

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