The Latest Breaking News from BGC

Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising

Lords’ report faces criticism from lobby groups after suggesting ban would be ‘most effective’ way to reduce public harms

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Michael McIntyre and Helen Mirren join trading floor for 9/11 charity day

He was among a slew of celebrities who joined brokers on the BGC trading floor for its annual charity day.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

BGC claim 4,500 UK jobs lost in gambling sector since 2025 Budget

The Betting and Gaming Council warn more jobs in the gambling sector are at risk with worse loses still to come

Evening Standard · Aug 20

After Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, Another Russian Vlogger In PH Custody For Intending To 'Spread HIV' — Who Is Nikita Chekhov?

Philippine authorities detain Russian vlogger Nikita Chekhov after viral videos claiming he intended to spread HIV spark public alarm and deportation review.

International Business Times UK · Jan 22

UK ministers face increased pressure to restrict gambling ads

Polling indicates strong public backing for a much less permissive approach to promotion, including sponsorship

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1

Account closures and restrictions are angering racing punters but there is an answer

The minimum bet rule model is there in Australia for all to see and the Gambling Commission should act now

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025

UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year

Calls for Rachel Reeves to increase taxes in budget as estimate outstrips duties collected from online casinos

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025

How could Reeves hit gambling firms – and are they fearmongering over impact?

Chancellor is expected to increase duties bookies and casinos pay, ending months of speculation and lobbying

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025

More than five million Britons want to reduce or quit gambling – survey

The charity GambleAware found that three in 10 adults aged 18 to 34 who gamble want to cut back or stop entirely.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

MPs urge Reeves to raise gambling taxes despite ‘scaremongering’ from firms

Treasury select committee calls for higher duties on most addictive forms, such as high-street slots and online games

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025