Industry
August 12, 2026
Vicky Foxcroft to Become the UK’s New Gambling Minister, According to BGC
Vicky Foxcroft, Member of Parliament for Lewisham North, will become the UK’s new Gambling Minister, replacing Baroness Twycross, according to a statement by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), welcoming her to the role. However, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has yet to confirm this. BGC Welcomes Foxcroft as New British Gambling Minister […]
Industry
July 23, 2026
Baroness Twycross Retains DCMS Position, Gambling Minister Role Still Uncertain
Baroness Twycross is set to retain her position at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), but the body refused to confirm whether she will continue to serve as the United Kingdom’s gambling minister. This comes amid government shifts in the UK. Twycross Might Not Retain Her Gambling Minister Seat While the DCMS […]
Industry
June 18, 2026
BGC Warns of High Gambling Black Market Volumes as Royal Ascot Continues
The British Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) has issued a Royal Ascot-related warning, saying that illegal gambling operators are poised to capitalize on the event. This comes shortly after Entain issued a similar warning in relation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Market Is Preparing to Capitalize on the Event As one of […]
Industry
June 9, 2026
BGC Outlines 5-Point Plan to Tackle Unlicensed Gambling
The UK Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has unveiled a new five-point plan to combat the encroaching illegal gambling black market. The council emphasized that this is an important task since illegal operators expose players to significant gambling harm risks. The Illegal Gambling Black Market Is Projected to Continue Growing In its release, the BGC […]
Industry
April 24, 2026
BGC Onboards Kane Purdy as Non-Exec Chair Following Michael Dugher’s Exit
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) announced the appointment of a new chair after Michael Dugher’s exit. The one up to the task is Kane Purdy, who brings two decades of gaming experience to the team. Purdy Is the MD of Gamesys Operations Limited The BGC announced that Kane Purdy, the managing director of Gamesys […]
Industry
March 12, 2026
BGC Wants to Educate Players about How to Recognize Illegal Websites
This time around, the BGC is looking to change its focus on helping players recognize and tell illegal gambling websites from the legitimate and licensed ones. This has long been touted as a viable strategy, with few parties interested in actively reaching out to players and educating them about this particular aspect of the experience. […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
BHA Confirms Brant Dunshea as Permanent CEO, Names David Jones Interim Chair
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced two changes to its leadership, including the appointment of Brant Dunshea as permanent CEO and the appointment of David Jones as interim chair following Lord Charles Allen’s exit. The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) commented on Allen’s departure, thanking him for his contributions to the broader industry. BHA Appoints […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
BGC Study on Gaming Ads Suggests Marketing Expenditure Has Declined
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published the results of a new study into the local gambling sector. The findings suggest that the UK’s gambling marketing is on the decline due to regulatory difficulties, leaving the licensed gaming sector exposed to pressures from the black market. Operators Spent Less on Marketing The Gambling […]
Industry
January 14, 2026
Michael Dugher Exits BGC, Joins Brunswick Group
The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), a standards body for the regulated UK betting and gaming industry, announced that it is parting ways with Michael Dugher. Dugher, who served the body as chair, has decided to step down after six years at the BGC. Dugher Departs BGC After Guiding the Industry Through a Period of […]
Industry
December 30, 2025
UK Gambling Black Market Pocketed GBP 100M In Bets on Boxing Day, Says BGC
According to a warning from the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the country’s gambling black market is expected to have taken advantage of Boxing Day betting activity, with up to GBP 100 million (about $135 million) potentially staked outside the regulated sector. BGC Estimates Over GBP 100 Million Spent in Illegal Bets on Boxing […]
