UK Gambling Black Market Debate Intensifies as Industry Warns of Growing Risk

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has renewed its warning that the UK’s illegal gambling market represents a significant and growing risk, rejecting arguments that the issue is being overstated based on market share estimates. BGC chief executive Grainne Hurst said the black market “is not a marginal issue,” responding to recent analysis suggesting illegal operators account for less than 10% of UK online gambling activity. While she did not dispute that figure, she rejected the idea that it reduces the urgency of […] The post UK Gambling Black Market Debate Intensifies as Industry Warns of Growing Risk appeared first on World Casino News.

Jun 26, 2026 - 09:15
UK Gambling Black Market Debate Intensifies as Industry Warns of Growing Risk

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has renewed its warning that the UK’s illegal gambling market represents a significant and growing risk, rejecting arguments that the issue is being overstated based on market share estimates. BGC chief executive Grainne Hurst said the black market “is not a marginal issue,” responding to recent analysis suggesting illegal operators account for less than 10% of UK online gambling activity. While she did not dispute that figure, she rejected the idea that it reduces the urgency of […]

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