BGC forecasts £1bn in unlicensed UK football bets for 2027/28
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
The Betting and Gaming Council forecasts that unlicensed operators will take £1bn in UK football bets during the 2027/28 season. The council cited research estimating £800m in unlicensed bets this season and linked the projected increase to a planned rise in General Betting Duty.
Why it matters
The forecast signals greater competition from unlicensed betting sites for regulated UK operators, according to the BGC.