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<p>Millions of people enjoy gambling responsibly, but this must be balanced against
the need to protect vulnerable people from gambling-related harm. We recognise there
are risks associated with gambling, which is why there is a strong regulatory framework
designed to prevent harm, as well as provisions to support those who do experience
harm.</p><p> </p><p>Regulation of gambling in Great Britain is governed by the licensing
objectives in the Gambling Act 2005, which include keeping gambling fair and open
and protecting children and vulnerable people. All gambling companies providing facilities
to customers in Great Britain must be licensed by the Gambling Commission and comply
with its licence conditions and codes of practice. The Gambling Commission monitors
operators to ensure that they comply with their licence conditions and can take regulatory
action where there is evidence of a breach.</p><p> </p><p>The government's Review
of Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures looked at protections on gaming
machines, online gambling and gambling advertising and set out a comprehensive package
of measures to further strengthen these.</p>
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