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 […]
Grainne Hurst Takes the Helm at BGC: A New Chapter in UK Betting and Gaming Leadership In a pivotal move for the UK’s betting and gaming industry, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has proudly announced Grainne Hurst as its new Chief Executive Officer. With an illustrious career at Entain, one of the industry’s behemoths, […]
A New Era for BGC: Seeking Leadership to Shape the Future of UK Gambling The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the UK’s premier gambling industry advocacy group, has embarked on a pivotal search for a new Chief Executive. This move comes as Michael Dugher transitions from his role as CEO to become the Council’s Chairman […]
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 […]
Prepare for a critical battle in the world of British gambling as the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) sounds the alarm over a proposed gambling tax overhaul. This seismic shift, announced during the Autumn Statement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has ignited fierce opposition from the BGC, labeling it a ‘Trojan Horse’ concealing a potential tax […]
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 […]