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RegulationGamblingNews · Aug 24

BGC Forecasts GBP 800M in Illegal Bets as Premier League Season Kicks Off

By Angel HristovAugust 24, 2026

The brief

The British Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) has issued a grim forecast for the new English Premier League season, saying that it expects players to wager as much as GBP 800 million with illegal operators during the tournament. Illegal Operators Poised to Capitalize on the Premier League As illegal gambling concerns in …

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