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<p>The Government published its response to the consultation on changes to gaming
machines and social responsibility measures on 17 May accompanied by an impact assessment,
which can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-proposals-for-changes-to-gaming-machines-and-social-responsibility-measures</p><p>
</p><p>Whilst the impact assessment does not address specific economies such as market
towns, the Government is aware of the potential impact on businesses following the
decision to cut stakes on Fixed-Odds Betting Terminals and took this into consideration.
A report by Geofutures, commissioned by GambleAware in February 2015, showed that
betting shops are overwhelmingly in urban places and places with economic deprivation.
The attached research can be viewed here:</p><p><a href="http://about.gambleaware.org/media/1170/b2gamingmachines_finalreport_20150218.pdf"
target="_blank">http://about.gambleaware.org/media/1170/b2gamingmachines_finalreport_20150218.pdf</a></p><p>
</p><p>We will continue to take the actions necessary to protect those most vulnerable
from harm and will work closely with the industry between now and implementation.</p><p><strong>
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