Tag-Archiv: Wett- und Glücksspielrat
Der Betting and Gaming Council führt einen freiwilligen Branchenkodex für Kundenkontrollen ein
Das Normungsgremium The Betting and Gaming Council (WEDS) hat einen neuen freiwilligen Branchenkodex für Kundenkontrollen angekündigt, der die Standards erhöhen und gleichzeitig die Notwendigkeit von Anfragen nach privaten Finanzdokumenten verringern wird. Dieser Kodex wurde gemeinsam mit der Glücksspielkommission entwickelt und von der Regierung unterstützt. Er dient als freiwilliges Übergangssystem und sorgt für Konsistenz in allen Bereichen.
Vereinigtes Königreich – BGC fordert die Regierung nachdrücklich auf, ihren Verpflichtungen zu Finanzschecks nachzukommen
Standards body, the Betting and Gaming Council, has urged the British Government to honour its commitments on frictionless financial risk checks, following the announcement that a Parliamentary debate will be held on the issue. The Petitions Committee confirmed the debate will take place on February 26th after a petition on the measure, proposed in the Gambling…
Großbritannien – BGC-Chef Michael Dugher übernimmt den Vorsitz von Brigid Simmonds
The Betting and Gaming Council, the standards body for the regulated UK betting and gaming industry has announced that Brigid Simmonds OBE, is to step down as Chairman on 20 April 2024. Following a meeting of the BGC’s Executive Committee, which represents members from across the sector, BGC Chief Executive Michael Dugher will take over…
Großbritannien – BGC sagt, dass die National Lottery in die nationale Glücksspielschadensabgabe des NHS einzahlen sollte
The Government has recently announced a consultation, seeking views on a new statutory levy on betting operators of all sizes, to make further changes to how the industry provides Research, Education and Treatment for problem gamblers and tackle gambling related harm. The Betting and Gaming Council has highlighted that the industry is already donating millions,…
Großbritannien – In der Safer Gambling Week legen 200,000 Konten Einzahlungslimits fest
The number of british betting customers using safer gambling tools rocketed thanks to Safer Gambling Week, new figures released show. Analysis of last year’s successful campaign in October revealed around 200,000 accounts set deposit limits during this month, an increase of 12.5 per cent compared to the same month the year previous. Meanwhile, 61 per…
Großbritannien – BGC weist auf eine große Zahl von Wettenden hin, die während der Weltmeisterschaft zu unregulierten Wettseiten migrieren
The number of UK punters visiting unregulated online black market gambling sites tripled during the World Cup, new research reveals. In December alone 250,000 people visisted unregulated, black market sites compared to around 80,000 during the same month the previous year, with a similar jump in November. Leading research team Yield Sec conducted the new…
UK – BGC asks for action as affordability checks hit revenues
Britain’s regulated betting and gaming sector has urged Government to publish a White Paper that delivers for business and punters, after a new study showed affordability checks are already hitting revenues. Research by EY for the Betting and Gaming Council confirmed the sector remained robust despite the pandemic and was now weathering the energy crisis…
Großbritannien – Der Betting and Gaming Council fordert dringende Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Hotel- und Freizeitbranche
Urgent action is needed to protect the hospitality and leisure sector from “catastrophic” energy price hikes, say the standards body representing the UK’s regulated betting and gaming industry. Michael Dugher, CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, which represents 95 per cent of the UK’s regulated betting and gaming businesses, said bricks-and-mortar casinos and betting…
Großbritannien – Das Verbot von Gratiswetten birgt die Gefahr, dass Wettende auf den Schwarzmarkt gedrängt werden und gleichzeitig Millionen aus dem Pferderennsport entzogen werden
A ban on promotions including so-called ‘free bets’ would push almost a third of British punters to the black market while sucking millions out of horse racing. Anti-gambling campaigners have demanded the Government introduce a complete ban of punter promotions in its upcoming reforms of the Gambling Act – despite a staggering 69 per cent…
