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Industry
December 1, 2020
Guardian: Punters Bet £700m Less on Gambling Since FOBTs Changes
Provisional data by the UK Gambling Commission has revealed that punters wagered £700 million between April 2019 and March 2020. Yet, the Betting and Gaming Council believes the industry impact has been much bigger than reported. FOBTs Numbers Don’t Drop as Badly, Says The Guardian A new article published in The Guardian argues that punters […]
Casino
November 24, 2020
UK Lockdown Ends on Dec 2, Betting Shops and Casinos Reopen
The UK will take a targeted approach towards reopening of businesses, with regions classified as Tier 3 keeping their businesses – including casinos and sports betting shops – shut down. National Lockdown to End on December 2 The United Kingdom’s sports betting and gambling sectors will make another attempt to return to normalcy after Prime […]
Industry
November 21, 2020
UK, Ireland: Betting and Gaming Council, BACTA, and Bingo Association Support Safer Gaming Week
The Safer Gambling Week for responsible gambling will run November 19-25, with the support of all Betting and Gaming Council’s members across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Customer Protection Initiative The Safer Gambling Week started on November 19 and will run until Wednesday next week. Supported by all members of the Betting and Gaming Council […]
Casino
November 20, 2020
Gambling Venues Can Operate Safely Under Tier 3 Restrictions
Gaming facilities in England are making desperate attempts to convince the Government they can operate safely even under Tier 3 restrictions. Currently, casinos and betting shops are closed due to the national lockdown imposed on November 5 which will run at least until December 2, but even when the lockdown is lifted, gaming venues fall […]
Sports
November 19, 2020
Sport Sponsorships Are Important during Pandemic, Says BGC
The UK Betting and Gaming Council released a statement outlining that betting sponsorships are important for multiple sports during the pandemic. BGC chief executive Michael Dugher warned that unless the Government finds balance, punters may be pushed towards the black market. Impacted by the Pandemic, Many Sports Rely on Betting Sponsorships The Betting and Gaming […]
Sports
November 18, 2020
Scotland to Shut down Close to 500 Betting Shops on Friday
As per a new government order, a total of 487 betting shops, over half of the country’s total, will have to shut down in 11 council areas until at least December 11. Scottish Betting Shops to Shut Down on Friday Scotland will move in deeper into the lockdown caused by the spread of covid-19 and […]
Industry
November 2, 2020
BGC Hails Furlough Extension, Calls for End to Arbitrary Decisions
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) welcomed the decision from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme through November, but called on the Government to allow casinos and betting shops to re-open from day 1 after the lockdown period is over. Stop Arbitrary Decisions Ahead of the second nationwide lockdown […]
Business
October 17, 2020
BGC Asks the Government to Reconsider Lancashire Casino Closures
The gaming industry association body in the UK, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), issued a plea to the Government to reconsider its recent decision to order gaming establishments in Lancashire to close indefinitely, arguing the impact on the coronavirus cases curve would be minimal but the economic consequences for the region would be dire. […]
Casino
October 13, 2020
BGC Unhappy with Merseyside Casino and Betting Shop Closures
The Betting and Gaming Council shared its disappointment with the newly planned restrictions which will come into effect tomorrow at the Merseyside region. Casinos, betting shops, pubs, bars, and other leisure businesses in the affected region will shut doors aiming at fighting the COVID-19 spread. Merseyside Region Rolls Out New COVID-19 Restrictions Tomorrow Monday, October […]
Legal
October 10, 2020
BGC Urges Lawmakers to Avoid Shutdowns as Casinos Stop Alcohol Sales
Amid new measures that could lead to potential casino shutdowns, the Betting and Gaming Council has stepped in to counterweigh the government and outline an alternative. Casinos have agreed to suspend alcohol sale on their floor and data suggests that they can operate safely during the pandemic, says BGC chief executive. As New Casino Restrictions […]