Industry
November 18, 2021
BGC Praises Facebook Feature That Allows Consumers to Opt out of Gambling Ads
The Betting and Gaming Council has commended Facebook for its decision to shore up responsible gambling practices and introduce an “opt-out” feature added in to allow consumers to automatically filter gambling content, such as betting advertisements. This comes shortly after Reset Australia offered scathing criticism of the social media giant, which it accused of scraping children’s data to fuel predatory “stalker […]
Industry
October 25, 2021
BGC’s Boss Asks Chancellor to Present a “Budget for Jobs”
Rishi Sunak served as a Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK since last year. On Wednesday of this week, he is expected to deliver a budget that will help the country offset the economic uncertainty brought by the global COVID-19 pandemic. BGC Calls on Chancellor to Deliver Budget for Jobs The budget will be […]
Industry
October 15, 2021
BGC Launches “Take Time To Think,” Replaces “When The Fun Stops”
The “When The Fun Stops, Stop” responsible gambling message has been the backbone of the fight against gambling addiction in the UK for several years. Now, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has launched a new campaign they hope would continue to positively impact society and allow vulnerable players to stay protected. The BGC is […]
Industry
September 6, 2021
BGC to Create 5,000 New Job Opportunities with Members’ Help
The UK’s single industry body for betting and gaming has vowed to create 5,000 new apprenticeships by 2025 with the help of its members. Some 5,000 Apprenticeships in Gambling by 2025 The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has vowed to support young people who are looking for work by creating thousands of job opportunities, apprenticeships and other […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
BGC Happy with Snapchat’s Gambling Ads Opt-Out Option
Recently, Snapchat has introduced a new feature allowing users in the UK to opt-out of gambling ads. The feature caught the attention of the gambling watchdog in the country that welcomed the changes made by Snapchat. Supporting the change, the chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), Michael Dugher, urged more social media […]
Industry
June 16, 2021
UK Majority Wants Total Ban on Gambling Ads
The majority of the UK’s public wants a total ban on gambling ads, and three-quarters of the people surveyed want tighter restrictions nationwide. Majority of People in the UK Want Gambling Ads Banned According to a YouGov survey conducted in the UK, the majority of the 12,000 people surveyed want a total ban on gambling advertisements, and three-quarters of […]
Industry
March 10, 2021
BGC Calls for Casinos to Open in Scotland
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in Scotland has asked the government to allow casinos to reopen, citing a report by Dr. Lisa Ackerley stating that there is “no logical or scientific reason” to treat casinos and restaurants differently. BGC Asks the Government for Fair Treatment A report by hygiene expert Dr. Lisa Ackerley has […]
Industry
March 8, 2021
YouGov Results Show over 50% of Gamblers Opposed to Betting Cap
BGC has issued a YouGov survey to determine how UK gamblers feel about the newly proposed betting limit. Out of all participants, more than half oppose the limit, even suggesting that they’ll resort to black-market gambling if too many limits are set on the average gambler. 59% of UK Gamblers Are Against Betting Caps A YouGov poll issued […]
Industry
March 1, 2021
UK Announce Relief Grants of up to £6,000 for Betting Businesses
UK betting shops and other non-essential businesses are eligible for direct cash grants of up to £6,000 per site, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced. Non-Essential Businesses to Reopen in April Betting shops, as well as all non-essential services, are eligible for direct cash payments of up to £6,000 per site, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, […]
Sports
February 16, 2021
BGC Establishes New Rules for Social Media Posts by Football Clubs
The Betting and Gaming Council in the UK rolls out new tough rules on gambling advertising by football clubs on social media. The new rules aim at restricting audiences under 18 from seeing gambling offers posted by football clubs. The Betting and Gaming Council Rolls Out New Tough Rules for Advertising The gaming industry standards […]