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Home > Chapter 1: Gambling in the UK

Chapter 1: Gambling in the UK

This chapter provides key information and facts about gambling participation in the UK, and gambling advertising.

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  • 1.1 What is gambling?
  • 1.2 Taking a public health approach to gambling harm
  • 1.3 Gambling participation in the UK

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