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The government is committed to reducing gambling-related harm and works closely with the Gambling Commission. We have committed to review the Gambling Act 2005 and will announce further details in due course. We welcome the National Audit Office\u2019s report on Gambling Regulation: Problem Gambling and Protecting Vulnerable People<\/em> and are considering its recommendations carefully.<\/p>"}
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