Ep 347: What do the BGC leadership changes mean for the British gambling industry?

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) begins a new leadership era by welcoming Grainne Hurst as the CEO of the trade and standards body of UK gambling. Announced in April, Hurst succeeds Michael Dugher as CEO, who, as part of a leadership restructure, chose to take on the role of Chairman.On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC News’ Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, to delve deeper into Hurst’s appointment and discuss how she will represent and guide UK gambling through the concluding phase of the UK gambling review. Hurst has maintained that the BGC will prioritise stability, growth and diversity to govern gambling and the duo consider how she will help reshape the trade body’s future vision and values beyond the gambling review, as well as guide the organisation through matters that require the BGC’s input, such as the RET Levy. To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- BGC new CEO Grainne Hurst aims for stability, logic and diversity to govern UK gambling (sbcnews.co.uk)Host: Viktor KayedGuest: Ted MenmuirProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.