23 Feb 2026
A spokesperson said, "The Betting and Gaming Council welcomes the Government’s plan to act to stop Premier League clubs accepting sponsorship from gambling operators that do not hold a U.K. license."
13 Jan 2026
According to the BGC, the government’s unfair business rates system is accelerating the loss of businesses from Britain’s high streets, including betting shops, undermining local jobs, investment and local authority revenues.
30 Dec 2025
With Brits expected to stake up to £100 million illegally in a single day, the Betting and Gaming Council has warned ahead of one of the busiest days in the sporting calendar.
11 Dec 2025
The government’s own forecasts show its new betting and gaming tax regime will fail to raise the revenues promised, while driving more customers towards harmful illegal gambling, the Betting and Gaming Council has warned.
3 Dec 2025
CEO Stella David says the sharp rise in online gaming and betting taxes will weaken the regulated market, push players toward illegal operators, and cost its UK online arm about £200 million a year.
11 Nov 2025
European countries with higher tax and regulation of their betting and gaming markets are more likely to see increased black market activity, according to a report produced by PwC and published by the Betting and Gaming Council.
10 Jun 2025
A new YouGov survey for the Betting and Gaming Council reveals that 65% of regular punters would consider turning to unregulated gambling sites if taxes on betting are raised.
3 Apr 2025
Almost £10 million could be wagered with the growing, illegal gambling black market on Saturday's Grand National, according to new analysis by standards body the Betting and Gaming Council.
16 Oct 2024
The American Gaming Association, European Casino Association, and the Betting & Gaming Council announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for a collaboration grounded in shared industry values and priorities.
15 Oct 2024
The guide sets out core objectives for policymakers, and the different approaches jurisdictions take to achieve them.
19 Sep 2024
A new study by Frontier Economics found that 1.5 million Brits annually stake up to £4.3 billion on the growing, illegal black market each year.
5 Jul 2024
The Betting and Gaming Council welcomed Labour’s General Election victory and committed to working with the new government to deliver a world class betting and gaming industry.
3 May 2024
On top of The Venetian Las Vegas announcing its largest renovation ever, the U.K. Gambling Commission announced widespread changes aimed at increasing safety and customer choice.
2 May 2024
Under the new rules published by the U.K. Gambling Commission, operators have until 30 August to implement frictionless checks on all customers making £500 net deposits in any rolling 30-day period.
1 May 2024
Coinciding with the U.K. Gambling Commission's release of its response, the BGC unveiled a voluntary code for customer checks, aiming to elevate industry standards while minimizing the need for disclosure of private financial documents.
16 Jan 2024
The Petitions Committee confirmed the debate will take place on 26 February after a petition on the measure, proposed in the Gambling Act White Paper, passed 100,000 signatures.
