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BGC urges UK technology platforms to tackle illegal gambling advertising

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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) called on major technology platforms in the UK to step up action against illegal online gambling operators. In an open letter, signed by chief executive Grainne Hurst, the trade body urged platforms to remove unlawful adverts, share information and work with regulators and law enforcement.

Removing unlawful adverts and sharing information could help platforms, regulators and law enforcement limit illegal gambling online.

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BGC estimates illegal St Leger Festival betting exceeds £8m in UK

The Betting and Gaming Council estimated that illegal platforms took more than £8m in bets on the Betfred St Leger Festival. The festival marked the race’s 250th anniversary.

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) estimated that more than £8m was bet with unauthorised operators during the Betfred St Leger Festival, according to figures the association issued. The BGC put bets on the St Leger race itself at about £2m. The festival marked the 250th anniversary of the race, which was first run at Doncaster in 1776.

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