Higher taxes and tighter regulations are pushing more European gamblers toward unlicensed sites, according to a new report from the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC).
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BGC CEO claims casinos need Covid-19 assurance
The CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, Michael Dugher, applied for financial aid in the case of pandemic confinements.
The leader claimed that wagering industries are important components of the hospitality industry. He requested Chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide financial packets for the hospitality industry.
As claimed by Dugher, casinos are main promoters of the UK economy and are an inseparable component of the hospitality industry. He stated that in case of new restrictions casinos would suffer from bad consequences.
Dougher remarked:
“Having experienced eighteen exhausting months recently, casinos started to recuperate from different enforcement such as lingering shutdowns and prohibitions in traveling. Thus, casinos are now worried about new restrictions near Christmastime festive season and its consequences”.
The company states that UK casino employees are nearly 11,600 who pay £600 million as tax and £1.2 billion to the economy.
The leader insists on assurances for casinos in case of future restrictions.
“Casinos need the support from the state and should have assurances if they face new restrictions.”
The council’s staff declared the objectives of the CSR 2021 report, which involves integrating local communities and decreasing the influence of the environment.
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