Betting & Gaming Council

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Overview

The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) serves as the standards body for the regulated betting and gaming industry in the UK, excluding the National Lottery. It represents a diverse range of sectors, including betting shops, casinos, online gaming, and bingo establishments.

The BGC collaborates with its members, which vary in size from large corporations to smaller enterprises, to promote high ethical standards within the industry. Its initiatives aim to foster a culture of safer betting and gaming practices.

In addition to advocating for responsible gaming, the BGC focuses on building public and institutional trust in the UK betting and gaming sector, which is recognised as a world-class industry.

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Latest News

  1. Show BGC criticises Channel 4 over gambling practices shown in Million Pound Shot 2 Nov 2026
  2. UK share prices UK gambling shares rise as 40% MGD rate avoided 28 Oct 2026
  3. BGC responds to UK Budget BGC responds to 25% MGD hike 28 Oct 2026
  4. UK MGD hike UK: 90 Labour MPs urge Chancellor to raise Machine Games Duty 19 Oct 2026
  5. ntiacombined NTIA Panel: The casino industry’s economic impact in times of uncertainty 15 Oct 2026
  6. uk-horse UK: Casino investment and racing income threatened by proposed MGD rise 5 Oct 2026
  7. Vicky Foxcroft BGC welcomes Vicky Foxcroft appointment 11 Aug 2026
  8. SMF recommendation UK Government removing ‘aim to permit’ rule for AGCs following SMF recommendation 10 Aug 2026
  9. Ethical-gaming-lead-image Special report: The commercial perception and reality of ethical gambling today 22 Jul 2026
  10. room BGC welcomes ministerial appointments and outlines regulatory priorities 21 Jul 2026
  11. Reject BGC responds to SMF: "Doubling Machine Games Duty would not protect those communities" 30 Jun 2026
  12. A picture of Graine Hurst giving a speech London REGCOM Summit: Period between now and 2028 “critical” for UK industry 30 Jun 2026
  13. pound-charity Royal Ascot charity funding halted as bookmakers cut back on racing support 18 Jun 2026
  14. strategy BGC unveils five-point strategy to combat growing illegal gambling market 8 Jun 2026
  15. A picture of Grainne Hurst, BGC CEO BGC calls on Gambling Commission for clarity on financial risk assessments 22 May 2026
  16. Gambling Commission to delay FRA rollout following 21 May meeting Gambling Commission to delay FRA rollout following 21 May meeting 21 May 2026
  17. An arrow going upwards BGC: Safer Gambling Week 2025 saw record-breaking engagement 14 May 2026
  18. dcmstaskforce UK: DCMS outlines objectives of new Illegal Gambling Taskforce 13 May 2026
  19. pound New BGC data: Illegal gambling stakes in UK reach £16.6bn 8 May 2026
  20. ethical gambling forum Ethical Gambling Forum day one review: Trust, collaboration and new narratives 28 Apr 2026
  21. westminny Kane Purdy unveiled as new Betting and Gaming Council Chair 23 Apr 2026
  22. Several politicians posing at their local bookmakers. BGC: Annual Grand National Charity Bet raises over £20,000 for good causes 16 Apr 2026
  23. grand-horse Name-driven betting & Westminster interest: The industry's Grand National talking points 10 Apr 2026
  24. BGC NEWS Betting and Gaming Council confirms dates for Safer Gambling Week 2026 2 Apr 2026
  25. council Islington Council joins campaign to end gambling advertising 26 Mar 2026
  26. quiz question Could the process of choosing a legal casino be gamified for players? 12 Mar 2026
  27. hoof Cheltenham Festival 2026: Racing’s showpiece returns amid industry tensions 9 Mar 2026
  28. A hologram document saying "POLICY UPDATED NEW RULES" BGC publishes new DEI Statement of Principles for the gambling industry 5 Mar 2026
  29. "Start new game" on a blue background BGC launches new game to help players identify black market casinos 4 Mar 2026
  30. Tim miller BGC AGM: Gambling Commission’s Tim Miller explores the future of UK gambling regulation 26 Feb 2026

In The Magazine

  1. Payments Illegal Market Payments Focus: How providers are still combatting the illegal market 19 Oct 2026
  2. Suppliers black market Should suppliers be doing more to combat the black market? 4 Aug 2026
  3. grainne-66 The UK's gambling crossroad: Grainne Hurst assesses taxation and risk 19 Mar 2026
  4. GGA-EMEA-26-executive Executive of the Year 2026 11 Dec 2025