Machine Games Duty Rise: Healey's Budget Lifts UK Rate to 25%, Short of Feared 40%
Chancellor John Healey's 28 October Budget lifts Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% on higher-stake machines from 1 April 2027. The industry warns of closures.
BGC Welcomes Poppy Gustafsson as UK Minister for Investment, Emphasizing Gaming Sector’s Economic Impact
BGC congratulates Poppy Gustafsson on her appointment as Minister for Investment, emphasizing the gaming sector's economic contribution.
BGC Welcomes Dame Caroline Dinenage's Re-election
Betting and Gaming Council celebrates Dame Caroline Dinenage's re-election as chair of the DCMS Committee, focusing on gambling policy.
UKGC Urges More Operators to Adopt GamProtect
The UK Gambling Commission calls on operators to join GamProtect, a tool designed to safeguard at-risk players.
Grainne Hurst Begins Role as New BGC CEO
Grainne Hurst steps in as CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, bringing a decade of experience from Entain.
UK Bookmakers and Casinos Excel in Age Verification Compliance
UK bookmakers and casinos excel and achieve record compliance rates for age verification, surpassing other sectors.
Michael Dugher to Lead as BGC Chairman, Search for New CEO Begins
Michael Dugher transitions to Chairman of Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), as the search for a dynamic new CEO kicks off
Germany's Surge in Illegal Gambling: An In-depth Examination of an Escalating Crisis
An in-depth dive into Germany's escalating black market gambling crisis, emphasizing its impact on legal operators, regulatory challenges, and future implications.
Anticipated legislation may ban individuals under the age of 25 from engaging in gambling activities
It is expected that upcoming legislation will impose restrictions on young online gamblers, including limiting their betting amounts.