The Betting and Gaming Council (BG Council) has confirmed that it will be rolling out a new code of practice which will focus on outlining new protocols regarding VIP customers and operator enticements to gamble. The details of the code of practice, which will be published in Spring 2020, have not yet been published, however, it is expected that it …
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BGC introduces ‘cooling-off’ measures to UK betting shops
In a bid to support its ongoing commitment to responsible gambling, the newly-formed Betting and Gaming Council has developed a new ‘cooling-off’ feature for gaming terminals, which is due to be introduced across UK betting shops. The Anonymous Player Awareness System (APAS), which has been developed over the last two years, has been designed to identify signs of potentially harmful gambling behaviour. The …
Read More »UK betting commits to new ‘five core’ safer gambling measures
Chief Executives from a number of UK betting companies have signed up to a new package of safer gambling commitments, which will place a focus on mitigating the associated risks of gambling. The CEOs from Aspers, bet365, Caesars, Flutter Entertainment, Genting, GVC Holdings, Playtech, Rank Group, Sky Betting & Gaming and William Hill have all committed to the new set …
Read More »New ‘Betting and Gaming Council’ to launch this autumn
Seeking to act as a unified voice for all UK gambling stakeholders, new industry trade body the ‘Betting and Gaming Council’ will launch this autumn. The new body will replace the functions and duties of the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB), which will be wound-up when the council secures its full operations. Announcing its …
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