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<p>HM Government recognises the role the industry can play in supporting efforts to
tackle problem gambling. Operators are required by the Gambling Commission to monitor
play to detect customers who are at risk of harm, to intervene to prevent harm, to
provide safer gambling tools and self-exclusion schemes including Gamstop, and to
direct them to safer gambling information and support.</p><p>We welcome recent steps
taken to raise standards across the sector, such as the Betting & Gaming Council’s
codes of conduct on high value customer schemes and online product design. Gambling
operators licensed by the Gambling Commission are also required to make a contribution
to fund research, prevention or treatment of problem gambling. The Government secured
a commitment from five major operators to increase their contributions tenfold over
4 years, from 0.1% to 1% of Gross Gambling Yield, raising £100 million for treatment
by 2023/24.</p><p>The Government is also taking action to tackle problem gambling.
Following recent measures such as the ban on credit card gambling and the commitment
to increase the number of specialist NHS clinics, we are reviewing the Gambling Act
2005 to ensure it is fit for the digital age. We are considering the evidence carefully
and aim to publish a white paper outlining any conclusions and proposals for reform
by the end of the year.</p><p> </p>
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