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UK Councils Want More Gambling Power

UNITED KINGDOM -- As reported by the UK Guardian: "Councils today called for greater powers to control gambling on their doorsteps.

"The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents local authorities in England, has warned 'more work needs to be done' on the new gambling bill, 'to balance the opportunities and risks for local communities'.

"In its response to the government gambling bill, published yesterday, the LGA shares widespread concern that the wider availability of gambling proposed in the bill could increase the potential for harm to children, young adults and vulnerable people.

"...While a number of local authorities will want to take advantage of the opportunities for regeneration and employment presented by the development of new casinos, the LGA says this need to be balanced by stronger powers to enable councils to safeguard local well-being..."

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