Daily News , EMEA , Regulation
November 27, 2023

British Gambling Commission’s Innovative Data Collection Approach Reveals Insights into Gambling Trends

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Discover groundbreaking insights into gambling trends as the British Gambling Commission adopts an innovative ‘push-to-web’ survey methodology. This revolutionary approach has the potential to reshape our understanding of gambling behavior, shedding light on participation rates, motivations, and potential problem areas. With the aim of ensuring relevant and robust statistics, the Commission’s dedication to adapting its […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Regulation
June 13, 2023

ANJ and BGC have joined forces to collaborate in promoting safer gambling practices

The collaboration between L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) and the Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) aims to effectively address and mitigate the issue of problem gambling. In an effort to enhance their regulatory activities and promote safer gambling, France and Belgium’s regulatory authorities have signed a new cooperation protocol. The agreement between l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux […]

Business , EMEA , Finance , Legislation , Regulation
June 8, 2023

BGC calls for increased pressure on social media companies to implement stricter controls on gambling advertisements

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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is calling for cooperation to effectively reduce the exposure of minors and individuals suffering from gambling harm to gambling marketing. This cooperation is sought from both social media companies and the government. In a letter addressed to the UK’s culture secretary, Lucy Frazer, BGC chief executive Michael Dugher has […]

Business , EMEA , Legislation , Regulation
May 5, 2023

British Member of Parliament investigated for advisory role for BGC

Laurence Robertson, a Conservative MP, is being investigated by the UK Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards regarding his association with the Betting and Gaming Council, following a report by NationalWorld. The media outlet suggested that Robertson’s £2,000-per-month position may violate regulations. Since the Owen Paterson controversy in 2021, a new code has been implemented that prohibits […]