The Betting and Gaming Council said its new Policy and Regulatory Affairs Conference brought together operators, regulators and policy experts to discuss regulation, advertising, tax and the illegal market.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said leaders from across the regulated betting and gaming industry gathered for its inaugural State of the Industry conference, held in London on 10 November.
In a statement dated 11 November 2026, the BGC said the Policy and Regulatory Affairs Conference was intended as a platform for industry leaders to share expertise, examine the changing regulatory landscape and explore how the sector can raise standards while supporting innovation, investment and growth.
According to the BGC, the event opened with remarks from its chief executive Grainne Hurst, followed by a fireside chat with Sarah Fox, executive director at the Gambling Commission, which examined the state of the industry and key regulatory priorities.
The BGC said delegates also heard from representatives of Entain, Buzz Bingo, The Hippodrome Casino and LukeARC, discussing the balance between regulatory change and operator-led innovation in player protection. The trade body added that Bully Pulpit International presented findings on the wider contribution of Britain’s retail gambling sector, including the role of betting shops and other retail businesses in supporting local communities and high streets beyond their economic contribution.
The BGC said the conference included discussions on Britain’s gambling advertising landscape, the impacts of recent tax rises on the industry, and a presentation from H2 Gambling Capital on what it described as the growing threat of the illegal gambling black market in the UK and across Europe. It said delegates examined the importance of “proportionate, evidence-led regulation”.
What it means for players
The BGC said the event focused on player protection and regulation, including discussions on how standards can be raised and on concerns about illegal gambling.
Source: Betting and Gaming Council, 11 November 2026.
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