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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has extended its members’ safer gambling requirements for broadcast advertising to the digital sphere in the latest update to the operators’ industry code. In its seventh incarnation, the Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising (IGRG code) focuses on limiting the exposure of under-25s and under-18s to betting and gaming marketing content. The current commitment …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has underscored the financial contribution the UK’s gambling industry makes to national horse racing amid a debate surrounding the racing levy. UK bookmakers make a regular financial contribution to horse racing each year, with payments issued to the Horseracing Betting Levy Board (HBLB). When coupled with media rights and sponsorship deals, the UK betting …

The UK government laid out new rules earlier this week to crack down on illegal advertising and protect young consumers from viewing age-restricted products. These reforms have subsequently been welcomed by the country’s betting and gaming trade association Published on 25 July, the new rules require social media platforms and websites, as well as other services which feature advertising, to …

DCMS Select Committee Inquiry into Gambling Reforms has heard evidence and opinions provided by the executive team of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC).  Ahead of the imminent publishing of the first consultations of the Gambling Review’s White Paper, BGC Chief Executive, Michael Dugher and Standards and Innovation Executive Wes Himes, spoke on planned reforms.  The BGC stands by measures …

Bookmakers have made a £277,000 donation to several UK charities following the flagship Britannia Stakes race at Royal Ascot. BGC members Flutter (Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Bet), bet365, Entain (Ladbrokes, Coral), 888 William Hill, Kindred (Unibet), Betway, Rank Group (Grosvenor Sport), Virgin Bet, LivescoreBet, Tote, Fitzdares and Bet with Ascot were all part of the initiative. The operators had pledged …

In honour of King Charles’ coronation, industry trade body Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced that its biggest members will donate all profits from Royal Ascot’s Britannia Stakes race to UK charities.  Winnings from Thursday’s handicap race will be distributed to SportsAid – whose Patron is Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales – the Holocaust Educational Trust, Cystic …

UK Gambling faces a restless summer as the UKGC pledges to publish the first consultations of the White Paper on proposed gambling reforms. Harris Hagan examines how intended reforms will satisfy or disappoint the interests of diverse stakeholders interpreting the White Paper’s content that has become all things to everyone… ____________ As the dust settles (at least temporarily) following the …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has argued for greater cooperation with the industry from social media platforms, whilst requesting that the government echo its calls.  In a letter to DCMS Secretary Lucy Frazer, BGC Chief Executive Michael Dugher pointed to previous industry efforts on social platforms enabling users to opt-out of receiving betting and gaming advertising. However, more needs …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has again announced its support of this year’s Safer Gambling Week. Building on the ‘record breaking success’ of last year’s event, the 2023 edition will see the industry coming together to further promote safer gambling messages, highlight the tools available to customers to stay in control and the support available to those who need …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed the publication of the Gambling Act review White Paper, lauding the legislative proposals as a ‘once in a generation moment for change’. Issuing two separate statements shortly after DCMS Secretary Lucy Frazer announced the reforms to parliament and the White Paper was published to the DCMS website, Michael Dugher, BGC CEO, emphasised …