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BGC forecasts £1bn in unlicensed UK football bets for 2027/28

By The Weekly Edge desk ·

Summary

The Betting and Gaming Council forecasts that unlicensed operators will take £1bn in UK football bets during the 2027/28 season, reported by SBC News. The council cited research estimating £800m in unlicensed bets this season and linked the projected increase to a planned rise in General Betting Duty.

Why it matters

The forecast signals greater competition from unlicensed betting sites for regulated UK operators, according to the BGC.

Read the original at SBC News

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