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UK – BGC announces Kevin Schofield as Director of Communications and Digital

By William - 24 February 2020

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced Kevin Schofield as the new Director of Communications and Digital.

Schofield has worked in journalism for more than 25 years across a range of newspapers including The Scotsman, The Herald, Daily Record and The Sun. Since 2015, he has been editor of PoliticsHome.  In nearly two decades covering politics, he has reported on six general elections as well as the Scottish independence and EU referendums.

Michael Dugher, Chief Executive, Betting and Gaming Council, said: “The BGC is a new standards body committed to delivering big changes across the industry. To do that, we need top people. Kevin Schofield is one of the very best media professionals of his generation, he commands massive respect across journalism and politics, and he is an outstanding hire for the BGC.

“Kevin is joining an already top class and growing team at the BGC. This shows that we are building something exciting at the BGC as we strive to become the very best in the business.”

Membership of the Betting and Gaming Council is open to all gambling operators with a UK licence. It comprises members from the online and retail sectors, representing over 90 per cent of the betting and gaming sector (excluding lotteries). All members are required to adhere to a new Code of Conduct setting the highest standards for membership.

Kevin Schofield, newly appointed Director of Communications and Digital, added: “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Betting and Gaming Council and can’t wait to get started. I know that they have big ambitions for the years ahead and I’m looking forward to working with the team to help drive up standards in the industry.”