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UK looks to overhaul gambling industry

An electronic sign board advertising a gambling company is seen during during a Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton. (Photo: Reuters)

LONDON: The UK government on Thursday announced a proposed overhaul of Britain’s £14-billion ($17 billion) gambling industry with a view to tackling addiction in the smartphone era.

The “white paper”, which sets the tone for future legislation, was published after years of delay and a concerted lobbying campaign by the industry to water down more far-reaching proposals.

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