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Problem Gambling 'Set to Explode'9 September 2004UK -- As reported by the BBC: "The number of adult problem gamblers could double or even quadruple when the government's gambling bill comes into force, a leading expert believes. "He says the bill also misses a crucial opportunity to close a loophole which encourages children to start gambling. "Professor Mark Griffiths estimated there were currently between 275,000 and 325,000 problem gamblers in the UK. " The research was presented at the BA's annual Festival of Science, which is taking place this week in Exeter. "Many observers fear that under the gambling bill - which is set to take effect later this year - the UK risks being overrun by Las Vegas-style casinos. "Professor Griffiths also attacked the government's refusal to restrict so-called 'amusement with prizes machines', which are aimed at children. "...The government says the bill will modernise gambling, giving the UK's gaming board greater flexibility but also allowing greater enforcement. |