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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rob Davies

Why is gambling reform happening and how do plans tackle addiction?

Casino slot machine game on mobile screen
Since gambling laws were passed in 2005, online casino and sports betting revenues have soared, with regulation failing to keep pace. Photograph: Sean Prior/Alamy

The government’s white paper outlining proposed reform of gambling regulation runs to 268 pages, addressing almost every aspect of the £10bn-a-year British betting and gaming industry.

Most of the measures are far from final, with the finer technical points subject to a year-long consultation process due to begin this summer. But the proposals offer fascinating insight into how gambling might look in the future and why the review was needed.

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