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BGC urges UK government to adopt five-point illegal gambling plan

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The Betting and Gaming Council urged the UK government to adopt a five-point plan targeting illegal online gambling. Citing H2 Gambling Capital forecasts, the BGC said illegal gambling stakes could rise from £17 billion in 2025 to more than £33 billion by 2028; its proposals include advertising and site blocks, payment restrictions, higher penalties and action against enabling companies.

The BGC’s proposals target illegal gambling through blocks, payment restrictions, penalties and action against enabling companies.

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BGC seeks UK talks on gambling taxes, regulation and illegal betting

The Betting and Gaming Council said it wants to discuss sector taxation, regulation and illegal gambling with the UK Government. The trade body said financial-risk checks should rely on accurate data and warned that unresolved concerns could drive customers towards illegal platforms; it cited 109,000 jobs, £6.8bn in gross value added and about £4bn in annual tax contributions from the regulated sector.

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