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BGC warns UK consumers may move to illegal gambling operators

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The Betting and Gaming Council warned that consumers who switch from licensed gambling to illegal operators lose protections offered by the regulated market. It cited H2 Gambling Capital analysis estimating that stakes with illegal operators could rise from £17 billion in 2025 to more than £33 billion by 2028. The BGC called for proportionate, evidence-based regulation and periodic reviews.

The forecast highlights potential growth in illegal betting stakes, where consumers lose protections available in the regulated market.

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