Industry
June 14, 2024
BGC Supports Labour’s Responsible Gaming Pledge
UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has expressed approval of Labour’s general election manifesto. The document includes a commitment to work collaboratively with the industry to enhance responsible betting and gaming standards. Recent polls give the Labour Party a significant advantage in the upcoming elections, and its manifesto will likely inform the new government’s core […]
Industry
June 5, 2024
Safer Gambling Week Prompted Increased SG Tool Usage
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council announced that a record-breaking number of bettors are now using the safer gambling tools available to them. The BGC attributed the increase to the success of the Safer Gambling Week initiative. According to the BGC, the number of deposit limits set during last year’s SG Week increased by a massive […]
Industry
May 21, 2024
BGC’s Levy Payments to HBLB Increase for the Third Year in a Row
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council announced that its members are expected to contribute a record £105 million ($133.6 million) in levy payments to the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) for last year. This figure would mark an increase of £5 million and is notably the third consecutive year of year-on-year increase. For context, the BGC’s […]
Industry
May 16, 2024
BGC Welcomes DCMS’ Proposed Casino Modernization Measures
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) commented on the recent casino modernization proposals by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), praising the efforts to align the UK casino regulations with the modern age. For context, the DCMS outlined a number of “modest but mission-critical” modernization measures in its white paper consultation response. The […]
Sports
April 16, 2024
BGC’s Grand National Charity Drive Raises £15,000
The Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) Grand National Charity Bet campaign has raised £15,115 ($18,822) for good causes with the help of the showpiece race held at Aintree Racecourse. Over 50 MPs Placed Charity Bets More than 50 members of parliament (MPs) placed charity bets on the most famous steeplechase race in the world as […]
Business
April 8, 2024
BGC Names Grainne Hurst as New Chief Executive Officer
The standards body, representing the regulated UK gaming and betting industry, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), recently announced changes to its senior-level team. The Council initiated a search for a new visionary CEO after Brigid Simmonds, BGC’s chair, confirmed her intention to step down in April. In light of Simmonds’ announcement, Michael Dugher, the […]
Industry
February 13, 2024
Betting and Gaming Council Seeks Visionary CEO
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the standards body for the UK’s regulated betting and gaming industry, is searching for its next chief executive. With the gambling sector undergoing substantial transformations and entering its fifth year, the BGC seeks a leader who can inspire the industry, foster trust, enhance confidence internally, and collaborate with external […]
Industry
January 16, 2024
BGC Asks Government to Make Affordability Checks Frictionless
The Betting and Gaming Council has urged the British government to “honor its commitments” on frictionless financial risk checks. This follows a recent announcement that the Petitions Committee will discuss the issue. In 2023, Nevin Truesdale, CEO of the Jockey Club, launched a petition against the affordability checks, arguing that they are discriminatory and harmful. […]
Industry
January 11, 2024
Brigid Simmonds to Exit the BGC, Michael Dugher Steps in as Next Chair
Brigid Simmonds, chair of Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), will step down on April 20, 2024, the industry standards body announced. The announcement also noted that Michael Dugher, the council’s chief executive officer, will step in as the new chair from April 21. Brigid Simmonds has served the BGC since its inception in 2019 […]
Industry
January 9, 2024
BGC Chair Defends Safer Gambling Campaign Amid Criticism
Simmonds staunchly defended Safer Gambling Week, denouncing critics who she claims attacked the campaign due to their general aversion towards betting and gaming activities. The yearly campaign has enjoyed resounding success, uniting the UK gambling industry in support of gambling harm prevention and awareness. Simmonds was adamant that regulated operators adhered to strict guidelines and […]
