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Fanatics agrees to acquire BGC Group prediction market businesses
The proposed acquisition would give Fanatics ownership of exchange and clearing infrastructure for its prediction market offering.
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BGC welcomes Lisa Nandy as culture secretary
Lisa Nandy's appointment as culture secretary affects how UK operators and suppliers engage with gambling policy.
BGC seeks UK talks on gambling taxes, regulation and illegal betting
Accurate financial-risk checks matter because unresolved concerns could push customers towards illegal platforms, according to the BGC.
BGC warns UK tax increases could raise illegal online gambling share to 22%
The forecast links tax policy to potential market-share losses for licensed UK operators.
BGC supports consultation on illegal gambling advertising and seeks immediate action
The industry body supports the proposed restrictions while seeking faster government action.
BGC weighs options as UKGC advances financial risk assessments
The BGC is considering options as the UKGC proceeds with planned financial risk assessments.
UK Gambling Commission proceeds with financial risk assessments, BGC objects
UK operators may need to adapt checks for high-spending customers as the regulator proceeds despite BGC objections.
BGC criticises UK Gambling Commission’s financial risk assessment plans
Operators face planned checks while the BGC questions data reliability, consumer effects, and the Commission’s pilot evaluation.
BGC warns UK consumers may move to illegal gambling operators
The forecast highlights potential growth in illegal betting stakes, where consumers lose protections available in the regulated market.
BGC warns UK policymakers of illegal gambling market risks
The projected growth in illegal-market wagers could increase exposure to operators outside UK regulatory protections.
BGC warns illegal operators could take GBP 40m in Royal Ascot bets
The council warns illegal operators may attract bets while avoiding mandatory player protections.
BGC warns illegal operators could spend £900m on UK gambling ads
Operators and regulators face pressure to consider how restrictions on legal advertising may affect exposure to unlicensed operators.
BGC disputes claims linking its members to illegal gambling
Operators should note the Betting and Gaming Council disputing a report alleging members' illegal-market activity.
BGC urges technology companies to improve illegal gambling detection
Operators should note the Betting and Gaming Council seeking tech platform help on detection and information exchange.
BGC urges technology platforms to remove illegal gambling ads in Britain
Platforms’ response could affect illegal operators’ access to British consumers, including people who have self-excluded.
BGC urges UK technology platforms to act against illegal gambling adverts
The requested platform measures could affect how illegal gambling adverts reach UK consumers, including self-excluded people.
BGC urges UK technology platforms to tackle illegal gambling advertising
Removing unlawful adverts and sharing information could help platforms, regulators and law enforcement limit illegal gambling online.
Betting and Gaming Council urges UK action against illegal gambling market
The proposals could affect enforcement expectations for platforms and service providers connected to unlicensed gambling businesses.
BGC asks Meta and Google to discuss illegal gambling
The BGC's open letter invites Meta and Google to join its work against illegal gambling.
Appointment
BGC's Hurst addresses UK tax rises in SBC Leaders interview
UK tax rises on gambling affect operators' costs and the BGC's lobbying priorities, as discussed by its chief executive.
BGC proposes five measures to curb the UK unlicensed gambling market
The proposals could affect enforcement powers and payment, advertising and website controls for UK gambling businesses.
BGC urges UK government to adopt five-point illegal gambling plan
The BGC’s proposals target illegal gambling through blocks, payment restrictions, penalties and action against enabling companies.
BGC proposes five-point plan to tackle UK illegal gambling
The proposals could affect enforcement powers and the obligations of platforms and payment providers serving the UK market.
BGC estimates up to £10m in illegal bets at Epsom Derby Festival
The estimate underscores the potential scale of illegal betting and the stakes of keeping customers in the regulated market.
BGC warns illegal operators could capture nearly half of UK gambling advertising
The figures frame the scale of unregulated advertising and betting activity for UK operators and policymakers.