Energy Costs Threaten Leisure, Hospitality Says BGC

Skyrocketing costs of energy pose a grave threat to the U.K.’s retail bookmakers and casinos. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and its CEO Michael Dugher (l.) warn that some have seen energy bills increase by 300 percent. The Rank Group said energy costs increased from £13 million in 2021 to £23 million this year.