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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 […]
Casino
September 23, 2020
BGC Blasts New COVID Restrictions as Damning for Casinos
The Betting and Gaming Council said that the additional COVID-19 restrictions which roll out tomorrow will be significantly harmful to the industry. Michael Dugher, BGC chief executive urged government officials for immediate financial help for the casino industry. England Rolls Out New COVID-19 Restrictions Tomorrow The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) shared its concerns regarding […]
Legal
September 21, 2020
UK’s Johnson to Oversee Gambling Review, Sees Gambling as Exploitation
Downing Street and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have taken a keen interest in the upcoming gambling legislation review. Johnson, together with advisors, will seek to introduce changes to the existing regulatory framework, the Guardian reported, citing sources. The review is initiated by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), but sources close […]
Business
September 18, 2020
UK Gambling Data Suggests Slow Recovery for the Industry
The UK Gambling Commission released data from its ongoing tracking of customer activities across all gambling verticals in the country. According to the latest figures, gambling revenue continued to decline in July, despite the return of the retail business. Retail Contribution Significant According to the data collected on all available betting products from the biggest […]
Casino
September 17, 2020
A 10 PM Curfew Would Be Catastrophic, Warns BGC and Genting
Following spikes of positive COVID-19 cases, UK officials may be looking to introduce a curfew. The Betting and Gaming Council together with Genting UK warned that a curfew is going to be devastating for the casino industry. A Curfew in the UK May Result in Thousands of Redundancies in the Casino Industry The Betting and […]
Legal
September 14, 2020
Ireland Delays New Gambling Regulatory Legislation for 2021
Irish Minister of Justice Helen McEntee has said that the launch of the country’s overhauled gambling regulatory framework will have to take a back seat until at least 2021. The mulled legislation is focusing on the entire specter of gambling products. Ireland’s Gaming and Lotteries Bill 2019 was signed into law in December 2019 and […]
Sports
September 12, 2020
UK Betting and Gaming Council Praises Whistle Ban Success
The UK Betting and Gaming Council, an organization dedicated to upholding integrity in the iGaming and betting industry and protecting consumers, released a statement on Friday, September 11, praising the success of the whistle-to-whistle ad ban, which has helped limit underage individuals’ exposure to gambling advertisement. The whistle-to-whistle ban was introduced on August 1, 2019 […]
Sports
September 10, 2020
888 Becomes NFL’s Official Betting Partner in the UK and Ireland
Sports betting and iGaming brand 888 announced today it signed a deal with the National Football League (NFL) to become an official sports betting partner for the league in the UK and Ireland. NFL Events to Feature 888 Ads Under the terms of the partnership deal, Gibraltar-based gaming operator 888 will have the right to […]
Industry
August 31, 2020
UKGC May Introduce Employee Job Redundancies
To save £1 million, the gambling regulator in the UK may introduce job redundancies. The UKGC has been previously criticized for its effectiveness because of underfunding. Job Cuts Planned by the UK Regulator The UK Gambling Commission may introduce employee redundancies, reported the Guardian last week. The regulator which currently has some 332 employees may […]
Business
August 21, 2020
BGC Hails the Impact of the Whistle-To-Whistle Ban
The gambling industry representative body in the UK, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), issued a report regarding the effects of the introduction of a whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling advertising, concluding that the TV betting ban during live sports has dramatically reduced children’s ability to watch them. The Ban Reduced Gambling Ads Exposure for Children […]