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<p>Protecting children and the vulnerable from being harmed or exploited by gambling
is a core objective of the regulation of gambling in Great Britain, and a priority
for the government. Operators offering gambling services to people in Great Britain
must have a licence from the Gambling Commission and must have effective policies
and procedures designed to prevent underage gambling.</p><p> </p><p>The Gambling Commission
has a range of powers to act where there is a failure to prevent underage gambling.
These include powers to suspend or revoke a licence, impose financial penalties or
launch criminal action. The Commission is closely monitoring the convergence between
video games and gambling and has shown it will take action and prosecute unlicensed
gambling on in-game items such as skins.</p><p> </p><p>The government published a
consultation on gaming machines and social responsibility in October. This includes
measures to strengthen protections around online gambling and gambling advertising.
Gamble Aware will lead a major responsible gambling advertising campaign to ensure
parents and children are aware of risks associated with gambling.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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