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BGC is the standards body championing safer gambling.

We represent UK licensed betting shops, casinos, online betting, gaming and bingo.
London, England bettingandgamingcouncil.com Joined November 2019
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Another reminder of why tackling the illegal gambling market matters.

@gamstopuk1 has warned that unlicensed operators are actively targeting people who have already self-excluded, including through social media.

These sites sit outside the protections of Britain’s regulated market and can expose vulnerable customers to greater harm.

During Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, that distinction could not be more important.

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igamingexpert.com GamStop brings Meta and Reddit into non-GamStop battle GamStop has urged stakeholders to step up in battling the epidemic of non-GamStop-branded casinos that dominate the UK black market.
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MYTH: Gambling advertising is unregulated and increasing.

FACT: Gambling advertising is strictly regulated, and spending by licensed operators is falling.

New independent research shows gambling advertising accounted for 2.7% of UK advertising spend in 2024, down from 3% in 2023.

The regulated industry is committed to responsible advertising and protecting consumers.

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bettingandgamingcouncil.com Licensed gambling advertising continues to decline in UK, new…
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As the first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week gets underway, it’s encouraging to see the Gambling Commission stepping up action against illegal operators.

The regulator has issued more than 1,000 cease-and-desist notices and referred 2,200 websites for disruption action so far in 2026/27.

Keeping customers in the regulated market is one of the most effective ways to protect them, while ensuring illegal operators cannot undercut businesses that meet Britain’s strict licensing standards.

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focusgn.com UK Gambling Commission widens crackdown on illegal operators The UK Gambling Commission says it will target payments, advertising and revenue streams supporting illegal operators as part of a broader enforcement strategy.
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A successful first BGC State of the Industry Conference, bringing together voices from across the regulated sector, the Gambling Commission and the wider policy community.

The discussions underlined the need for regulation that is proportionate, evidence-led and focused on protecting consumers while giving licensed operators room to innovate and grow.

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bettingandgamingcouncil.com INAUGURAL BGC STATE OF THE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER…
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Casinos are more than gaming venues. They are major leisure and entertainment destinations, offering dining, live shows and hospitality.

The sector contributes £515 million annually in taxes and generates an estimated £15million for the UK economy.

Casinos play a vital role in Britain's leisure and tourism industry, supporting jobs, investment and local economies.

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bettingandgamingcouncil.com NEW RESEARCH REVEALS CASINOS' VITAL ROLE IN REVIVING BRITAIN'S HIGH…