Tag: BGC
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Industry Warns Government to Modernise Land-Based Casino Rules Ahead of Increasing Costs
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In a British and Gaming Council (BGC) op-ed, David Williams, Director of Public Affairs at the Rank Group (Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo clubs), has appealed to the government to input the new land-based casino rules ahead of raising costs…
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Criticism From House of Lords: White Paper Measures and Consultations
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The White Paper is out, bringing reform for the UK gambling industry, but it’s not complaint-free as feathers are ruffled in the House of Lords. The UK’s new White Paper on gambling reform was released on April 23rd, and it…
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82% of Players Say Gambling Sites Should Offer Free Bets: BGC
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A new Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) commissioned YouGov poll has revealed that 82% of players say gambling sites should be allowed to offer bonuses, including free bets. The survey aimed to assess how much players like bonuses and the…
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Betting and Gaming Council Wants Gambling Ombudsman
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As the British government’s Gambling Act review continues, the Betting and Gaming Council has waded in with the suggestion that there should be a gambling ombudsman introduced to deal with all customer complaints. The BGC has made the call as…
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Gaming Machine Ban Overturned by Scottish Government
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Scotland’s betting shops reopened on June 29, but it was expected that by July 22 based on promises made by the government at Holyrood that gaming machines would be turned back on, a decision that has now been reversed. High…