The CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) spoke of these concerns at the annual Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG) training event.
The event welcomed industry collaboration whilst making those aware of the growing threat of the aforementioned illegal gambling black market.
Hurst, appointed as CEO in September 2024, described this as “a shared challenge”, which therefore requires a shared response.
She added: “GAMLG is the independent body by which we can, together, raise standards across our sector, and ensure we are fulfilling our responsibilities to keep regulated betting and gaming crime free.
“As a sector, we should lead the way in making certain our products are not hijacked and misused by those engaged in illegal activity, activity that has no place in our sector, activity which undermines our laws and our society.
Grainne Hurst
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