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 […]
Legal
September 26, 2020
BGC Releases New VIP Reward Program Standards with UKGC
Overhauling the gaming industry in the United Kingdom, the Betting and Gaming Council and UK Gambling Commission have released a new code of conduct for VIP Reward Programs. BGC and UKGC Release New Code of Conduct for VIP Programs The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has collaborated with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on what […]
Casino
September 21, 2020
London Casinos Look to Avoid Curfew, Offer to Close Bars
Casinos in London came up with a counter proposal to the idea of a general COVID curfew that would see all leisure and entertainment businesses in the capital close doors at 10pm. The gambling establishments proposed to close just their bars, instead of the alternative that was already imposed on casinos and entertainment venues in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Casino
August 15, 2020
Prime Minister Finally Allowed Casinos to Resume Operations
Casinos in England received a green light to re-open Saturday, August 15, as the government continued to ease out on restrictions related to the severe outbreak of the coronavirus. Scotland and Wales are expected to follow suit and allow casinos there to re-open, August 24. DCMS and Prime Minister’s Office Put an End to the […]