Business , EMEA , Finance , Regulation
October 11, 2024

BGC Welcomes Poppy Gustafsson as UK Minister for Investment, Emphasizing Gaming Sector’s Economic Impact

Poppy Gustafsson

Excited about the future of UK investment? The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has just welcomed the appointment of Poppy Gustafsson, the new UK Minister for Investment. With her vast experience in business and technology, Gustafsson is set to attract significant global investment, particularly ahead of the highly anticipated International Investment Summit. Curious about how […]

iGaming , Regulation
September 16, 2024

BGC Welcomes Dame Caroline Dinenage’s Re-election

Dame Caroline Dinenage

UK Gambling Industry Celebrates Dame Caroline Dinenage’s Re-election as DCMS Committee Chair The UK gambling sector is set for continued leadership as Dame Caroline Dinenage returns as chair of the DCMS Committee. With her re-election, industry stakeholders see renewed hope for balanced and effective oversight of gambling policy. Discover why the Betting and Gaming Council […]

EMEA , Regulation
September 16, 2024

UKGC Urges More Operators to Adopt GamProtect

UKGC Urges More Operators to Adopt GamProtect for Safer Gambling

UK Gambling Commission Calls for Wider Industry Participation in GamProtect to Enhance Player Protection The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has called on gambling operators to join forces in enhancing player safety by adopting GamProtect, a new data-sharing tool designed to identify and protect at-risk gamblers. Launched in collaboration with the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), […]

Regulation
September 9, 2024

Grainne Hurst Begins Role as New BGC CEO

Grainne Hurst

Grainne Hurst Takes Helm as New BGC CEO, Leading the Charge for Industry Standards Grainne Hurst has officially assumed her role as the new CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), marking a significant leadership shift for the UK’s leading standards body in the gambling sector. With extensive experience from her nearly decade-long tenure […]

Regulation
May 30, 2024

UK Bookmakers and Casinos Excel in Age Verification Compliance

UK Bookmakers and Casinos Lead in Age Verification Compliance Did you know that UK bookmakers and casinos are setting new standards for age verification? Discover how these sectors are achieving record compliance rates and why they are leading the charge in age verification. Learn about the impact of rigorous age checks on the gambling industry […]

Regulation
January 11, 2024

Michael Dugher to Lead as BGC Chairman, Search for New CEO Begins

BGC Announces Leadership Transition: Michael Dugher to Become Chairman The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), a pivotal body in the gambling sector, is navigating a significant leadership transition. Current CEO Michael Dugher is set to ascend to the role of chairman, succeeding Brigid Simmonds OBE, who will step down on April 20, 2024. Hunting for […]

Business , EMEA , Legislation , Regulation
October 12, 2023

Germany’s Surge in Illegal Gambling: An In-depth Examination of an Escalating Crisis

Germany, once lauded for its precise regulations, finds itself under an unprecedented threat from an expanding black market in the gambling sector. The recent Behörden Spiegel’s Bundeskonferenz zum Glücksspielwesen shed light on this alarming reality, causing a wave of concern throughout the nation. Wes Himes, representing the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), passionately argued that […]