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BGC supports consultation on illegal gambling advertising and seeks immediate action

By The Weekly Edge desk ·

Summary

The Betting and Gaming Council supported a DCMS consultation on prohibiting sponsorship and advertising involving illegal gambling operators, SBC News reported. It also endorsed Entain ENT · GBp 443.70 2026-10-16 Data’s call for the government to take immediate action to protect consumers.

Why it matters

The industry body supports the proposed restrictions while seeking faster government action.

Read the original at SBC News

EntityEntain
TypeCompany
Entries48
Main marketsUK, New Zealand
Enforcement & compliance2
Licences & markets8
Deals & M&A18
Fines recordedGBP 17,000,000
Latest16 Oct 2026
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