Tag Archives: the Betting and Gaming Council
UK – BGC calls for extension to furlough scheme as two week opening delay costs the industry £14m
Britain risks permanently losing part of its rich tourism and entertainment heritage unless the Government moves fast to reverse a decision to force casinos to remain closed, the industry and standards body The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned. World famous venues like the London Hippodrome in the city’s West End and Les Ambassadeurs…
UK – BGC to spend £100m on problem gambling treatment
The Betting and Gaming Council’s five largest members have confirmed that they will spend £100 million improving treatment services for problem gamblers. bet365, GVC, PaddyPower Betfair, Sky Betting and Gaming (which are both now part of Flutter Entertainment) and William Hill, announced that they will provide funds to GambleAware charity who will be the main…
UK – Betting and Gaming Council sets out 10 pledge action plan
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the new standards body for betting and gaming which covers betting shops, online betting and gaming businesses and casinos in the UK, has announced a new 10 pledge action plan agreed with its regulated member companies, which sets out the standards expected of our members during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus)…
UK – New immigration plans could have negative impact on casinos warns BGC
New Standards body, the Betting and Gaming Council, has warned that the new immigration points based system could have a negative impact on casinos, tourism and the night-time economy including the ability for UK casinos to hire skilled croupiers. Under the new system due to be introduced on 1 January 2021, croupiers will not qualify…
