How the UK Got Hooked on Online Gambling

How the UK Got Hooked on Online Gambling

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the impact of the Gambling Act of 2005, which allowed gambling advertising in the UK and led to increased gambling addiction, especially with the advent of smartphones. It highlights the challenges of regulating online gambling and the ineffectiveness of self-exclusion tools like GameStop. The video also warns of similar issues arising in the US as states liberalize gambling laws.

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways have attempts to regulate the gambling industry been met with resistance?

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What role does individual responsibility play in the context of gambling addiction according to the text?

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