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BGC warns UK gambling ad ban could weaken consumer protection

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has rejected a call by the UK House of Lords Liaison Committee for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising, warning that such a move could weaken consumer protection. Grainne Hurst, CEO of the BGC, described the committee’s report as “deeply misguided” and s

September 24, 2026 2 min read
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has rejected a call by the UK House of Lords Liaison Committee for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising, warning that such a move could weaken consumer protection. Grainne Hurst, CEO of the BGC, described the committee’s report as “deeply misguided” and said Britain already had strict rules governing gambling advertising. “This is a deeply misguided...
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