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BGC chief executive Grainne Hurst sets out UK industry priorities

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Grainne Hurst began her role as Betting and Gaming Council chief executive and said the UK gambling industry should prioritise stability, growth and diversity as White Paper proposals are implemented. She identified a statutory levy, an ombudsman, targeted online financial risk checks, online slots stake limits, a sports sponsorship code and casino modernisation among the proposals.

The BGC’s priorities frame its position as UK gambling businesses implement proposed regulatory changes.

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