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BGC study estimates £4.3bn wagered on Britain’s gambling black market

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A study commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) estimated that £4.3bn was wagered on Britain’s gambling black market, according to the report. It put online wagers at £2.7bn and bets at illegal venues at £1.6bn; the BGC said the findings covered research involving 6,000 individuals and several high-profile operators.

The estimates inform operators and regulators about the reported scale and channels of unregulated gambling in Britain.

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