BGC Chief Directly Asks Meta and Google to Join Fight Against Illegal Gambling
Betting and Gaming Council CEO Grainne Hurst has sent an open letter to Meta and Google, calling for collaboration to combat the black market.
Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive Officer of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), has issued a direct appeal to global technology companies including Meta and Google to partner with the gambling trade body in tackling the unlicensed gambling market.
In an open letter, Hurst and BGC members made clear that illegal gambling operations remain a significant concern for the regulated industry. The letter serves as an invitation for the tech firms to join ongoing efforts to disrupt black-market activity that bypasses legal safeguards.
The BGC represents the UK’s regulated betting and gaming sector. By reaching out to major online platforms, the Council aims to forge alliances that could help identify and block unlicensed gambling operators more effectively.
The move underscores the growing pressure on tech companies to take a more active role in preventing illegal gambling content from reaching users through their services. Neither Meta nor Google has publicly responded to the invitation at this time.
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