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Topic: Gambling in the United Kingdom

	Gambling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gambling (or betting) is any behavior involving risking money or property (making a wager or placing a stake) on the outcome of a game, contest, or other event in which the outcome of that activity depends partially or totally upon chance or upon one's ability to do something.
		Though many participate in gambling as a form of recreation or even as a means to gain an income, gambling, like any behavior which involves variation in brain chemistry, can become a psychologically addictive and harmful behavior in some people.
		The term has come to have meaning in the wider English usage beyond actual gambling, however, as a way of describing an event whose occurrence is about as likely to occur as not, as in "It's even money that it will rain today".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gambling (2660 words)

	United Kingdom emerging as major gambling market (printable version)
		LAS VEGAS — Legislation to reform gambling in the United Kingdom could be passed by the summer of 2005, expanding a major international market and creating lucrative opportunities for casino operators and suppliers, Britain’s top gambling regulator said Wednesday.
		The summit is an annual gathering of gambling executives and financial analysts who discuss trends in the industry and other key issues.
		Most of that gambled, some six of every $10, was in the nation’s 612 casinos and on gambling machines that can be found in more than 28,000 clubs across the United Kingdom.
	www.rgj.com /news/printstory.php?id=63268 (583 words)

	JHBMC: Gambling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Professor Mark Griffiths of Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom says pathological gambling is a hidden addiction because unlike alcoholism, there is no slurred speech or stumbling into work.
		This report responds to a gambling bill in the United Kingdom that relaxes many of the tight restrictions on gambling that have been in place since 1968.
		Griffiths says the health and social costs of problem gambling are large at individual and societal levels and can include moodiness, depression, absenteeism from work, and family neglect.
	www.jhbmc.jhu.edu /healthcarenews04/04110505.html (272 words)

	Problem gambling is a serious health issue (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The United Kingdom is just about to undergo one of the most radical changes of gambling legislation in its history.
		Yet gambling is without doubt a health issue and there is an urgent need to enhance awareness within the medical and health professions about gambling-related problems and to develop effective strategies to prevent and treat problem gambling.
		Inevitably, a small minority of people will become casualties of gambling in the United Kingdom, and therefore help should be provided for the problem gamblers, he concludes.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2004-11/bmj-pgi110304.php (292 words)

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	Gemini Research - Bibliography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Volberg, R. "Estimating the Prevalence of Pathological Gambling in the United States." In Gambling Behavior and Problem Gambling, edited by W. Eadington and J. Cornelius.
		Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Adolescents in Washington State: A Six-Year Replication Study, 1993 to 1999.
		Gambling and Problem Gambling in New Zealand: Report on Phase One of the National Survey.
	www.geminiresearch.com /cnt_bib.html (1432 words)

	New Statesman: A nation of punters - Britain's gambling industry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Endorsed by the state and the national media, the National Lottery is a sanitised and sanitising form of gambling, with 28 per cent of revenues going to "good causes" and 12 per cent to the Treasury in tax.
		Even at the height of the liberal sixties, gambling was still perceived to be a threat to the nation's morals.
		Underage gamblers and those who gamble to excess are likely to be the first to make use of the unprecedented freedom.
	findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FQP/is_4461_128/ai_57829695 (1399 words)

	6. gambling on the internet, mobile telephones and interactive television
		Gambling is also available through mobile telephones and interactive television.
		There are no reliable figures available for the level of participation in Internet gambling, although some specialist circulars on the topic suggest that around 800,000 adults participate in remote gambling each month.
		The Gambling Commission will also work with interested parties to produce codes of practice on this topic, which will give operators advice on how to best exclude children.
	www.culture.gov.uk /gambling_and_racing/gambling_bill_fact_sheets/6gamblinginternet.htm (383 words)

	The future of gambling in the United Kingdom -- Volberg 320 (7249): 1556 -- BMJ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The recent evolution of gambling in the United Kingdom is no exception.
		Gambling and problem gambling in the community: an international overview and critique.
		Gambling and problem gambling in Washington state: a replication study, 1992 to 1998.
	bmj.com /cgi/content/full/320/7249/1556 (838 words)

	gambling & racing
		The Gambling Act is available from the Her Majesty's Stationery Office website at: www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/legislation/uk.htm and in Stationery Office bookshops, as are explanatory notes to accompany the Act.
		DCMS is working with the Gambling Commission, local authorities, problem gambling charities and the industry to make sure we get implementation of the Act right.
		The Gambling Commission has launched an major consultation on licensing and regulation of gambling.
	www.culture.gov.uk /gambling_and_racing (444 words)

	BetFactor.com - ONLINE GAMBLING LEGISLATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The main aim of the recent gambling legislation is to deregulate gambling in the UK by removing the restrictions placed on the industry by this nineteen sixties law.
		Also, the 1968 Gaming Act was specific about advertising (prohibiting offshore gambling companies from advertising on British soil), licensed locations, and the use of machines, and again these specifications which were made before the Internet was dreamed of by law-makers became confusing with the introduction of the new interactive technology and means of communication.
		However, although full-blown gambling legislation is still around the corner, changes have already taken place, the most notable of which was the tax changes implemented since 2002.
	www.betfactor.com /articles/uk_gambling.shtml (1014 words)

	The Star Online: Directory: impulse control (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Gambling with the Good Life - This site is dedicated to preserving "Good Life" by opposing expanded gambling in the state of Nebraska, U.S.A..
		Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario) - This site is committed to ensuring healthy individuals, families and communities that are free of the personal, social and economic harm resulting from gambling abuse.
		United Kingdom - GamCare - This organization addresses gambling problem issues in the United Kingdom.
	directory.thestar.com.my /cat.asp?/health/mental_health/disorders/impulse_control/pathological_gambling (674 words)

	A review of the Proposed Legislation for Online Gaming Regulation in the United Kingdom
		Late in March 2002, the United Kingdom dropped a bombshell to the i-gaming community: they proposed to relax the laws for gaming and regulate online gambling in the United Kingdom.
		It was instigated by the "Budd Report." The report was generated by a commission to study all the financial aspects of gaming within the United Kingdom.
		On-line operators will need to meet the same entry standards as those in other gambling sectors, and their operations will be subject to approval and monitoring by the Commission to ensure compliance with regulations.
	www.gamingfloor.com /features/MarcLesnick_BritishLegislation.htm (858 words)

	Internet casino and online gambling information - Interactive Gaming News Front Page
		The bill, which is the first update to the United Kingdom's gambling law since the 1960's, will considerably liberalize the government's regulation of gambling.
		Presently, fixed-odds betting is the only type of online gambling allowed in the United Kingdom, provided the operator is licensed and pays the 15 percent bookmaking tax.
		Tottenham said the need for online gambling legislation is crucial because it is the only subsection of gambling in the United Kingdom that is totally untouched by law.
	www.igamingnews.com /index.cfm?page=artlisting&tid=4336 (742 words)

	Lottery Insider --The U.K. National Lottery News
		LONDON, United Kingdom (October 31, 2004) -- According to local news a controversial proposal from Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, to split the UK National Lottery in two is the centrepiece of a new Bill to overhaul the lottery............................
		UNITED KINGDOM (September 15, 2004) -- A huge ice skating rink at the Eden Project in Cornwall and a party at the Tate Modern in London are just two of the events planned to mark the 10th birthday of the National Lottery.
		UNITED KINGDOM (April 6, 2004) -- Global Crossing has completed the rollout of a new ISDN network for Camelot, operators of the UK National Lottery, and approximately 25,000 lottery retailers across the UK have been migrated onto the new infrastructure..........................
	www.lotteryinsider.com /lottery/uknatlot.htm (6166 words)

	Gamblers Anonymous in the UK
		Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.
		If you are studying addictions or the effects of gambling on society, the attached questions and answers may be useful.
		Do you gamble until your last penny is gone, even the bus fare home or the cost of a cup of tea?
	www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk (759 words)

	CASINO BLOG: States legalizing online gambling?
		Undeterred by murky federal law and emboldened by a trade ruling, at least three states are edging toward legalizing online gambling, and the United Kingdom is on the verge of permitting its land-based casinos to take bets online from U.S. citizens.
		Those are the latest assaults on the federal Wire Act of 1961, which bans use of telephones to place sports bets.
		The United States is appealing a WTO ruling that it violates international trade rules by allowing credit cards to be used for domestic gambling but not online bets.
	www.online-casino-blog.com /2005/03/states-legalizing-online-gambling.html (316 words)

	United Kingdom/Recreation and Sports/Gambling : Europe Directory
		Fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help others do the same.
		Professional analysis of all gambling and a sideways look at the gambling world with respected journalists.
		Gambling information portal with live odds for any event from over a dozen bookies.
	www.europe-directory.net /United_Kingdom/Recreation_and_Sports/Gambling/index.html (264 words)

	Nottingham Gamblers Anonymous
		However, you might be here because you are finding your gambling is becoming a problem, go ask yourself the 20 questions, and when you feel ready we will be here to help.
		You probably know if your gambling is becoming a problem, most people regulate their behaviour pretty well, however some get 'hooked' on gambling in the same way a person can get 'hooked' on alcohol, drugs or the like.
		Problem gamblers need money to feed their addiction and so will often act in a completely reckless way to gain money to gamble with, this can be via credit, loans from establishments, friends or family or crime.
	www.nottm-ga.org.uk (391 words)

	Government Documents on Gambling
		Many governmental entities have turned to legalized gambling as a revenue source preferrable to tax increases on the residents of a particular area.
		Gambling revenues are used to finance continually growing demand for government services.
		Government agencies charged with enforcing laws and regulations on gambling activities within their areas of jurisdiction issue numerous publications and statistics.
	www.lib.purdue.edu /govdocs/gambling.html (425 words)

	Betfair United Kingdom Betting Exchange - 02/07/2003 - QWN
		The United Kingdom has been the only country to embrace such exchanges, but many there are now starting to have second thoughts.
		Betting revenue for this year in the United Kingdom is forecast to fall significantly.
		We need a united approach to ensure that we send a clear message to potential operators that their financial interests will not come ahead of our industry in New South Wales.
	www.parliament.nsw.gov.au /Prod/Parlment/HansArt.nsf/d891a0806177d17eca256d100026e9aa/fdca5b15f5a32e67ca256d5e0036df04!OpenDocument (454 words)

	MGM Mirage scraps online casino plans (printable version)
		The move won’t have a significant effect on efforts to legalize Internet gambling in the United States, experts say.
		However, the lack of regulation in the United States — where up to 70 percent of Internet gamblers are located — make it difficult to compete, he said.
		MGM Mirage could quickly re-enter Internet gambling if it becomes legal in the United States, but Feldman said the mood in Congress would have to change.
	www.rgj.com /news/printstory.php?id=43865 (508 words)

	Compulsive Gambling Carries Serious Health Risks
		Problem gambling -- often considered a "hidden" addiction -- has consequences that far outreach the effects on a gambler's personal finances, according to an article in the BMJ (British Medical Journal).
		Problem gambling is a health issue that needs to be taken seriously by all within the medical profession, argues Professor Mark Griffiths of Nottingham Trent University.
		The health and social costs of problem gambling are large on both an individual and societal level and can include extreme moodiness, depression, absenteeism from work, family neglect, and bankruptcy, writes Professor Griffiths.
	health.dailynewscentral.com /content/view/112/51 (419 words)

	Open Directory - Health: Mental Health: Disorders: Impulse Control: Pathological Gambling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Friends4Friends - Tries to prevent problem gambling through an awareness campaign targeting young adults.
		This state-funded foundation has reports on adolescent gambling and problem gambling.
		The Psychology of Gambling - Psychological, social, and behavioral viewpoints on pathological gambling.
	dmoz.org /Health/Mental_Health/Disorders/Impulse_Control/Pathological_Gambling (654 words)

	Free Online Casinos :: SocialTwister: Discussion on Yahoo! Social
		June 10th, 2005 - Bodog.com, the leading US facing online gambling website, is further establishing its leadership role in the booming I-gaming industry with a large presence at the Global Interactive Gaming Summit and Expo (GIGSE) 2005.
		He lost more than $3 million gambling in Las Vegas during a three year period in the late '90s and he wants his money back.
		Gamble Bamble -- A new dedicated online gambling directory and forum has opened its doors for you to have your say and find out more about the exciting world of online gambling.
	free-online-casinos.us /index.php/lnk-7-9-16.html (629 words)

	Las Vegas SUN: Casino giant exiting Internet gaming
		The mood in Congress -- which is pursuing a bill to ban online gambling by outlawing the financial transactions used to place bets -- has "been one of prohibition rather than reason" in recent months, MGM MIRAGE spokesman Alan Feldman said.
		However, the lack of regulation in the United States -- where as much as 70 percent of Internet gamblers are located -- make it difficult to compete, he said.
		In the United Kingdom, the site's primary market, MGM MIRAGE was competing with other land-based casino operators with established Internet casinos such as William Hill and Ladbrokes, Sinclair said.
	www.lasvegassun.com /sunbin/stories/business/2003/jun/04/515171036.html (854 words)

	Health Mental Health Disorders Impulse Control Pathological Gambling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		This organization addresses gambling problem issues in the United Kingdom.
		This site is committed to ensuring healthy individuals, families and communities that are free of the personal, social and economic harm resulting from gambling abuse.
		Deals with gambling as a social phenomenon and the prevention and treatment of gambling problems.
	www.allin1sports.com /dir.cfm?cat=Health/Mental_Health/Disorders/Impulse_Control/Pathological_Gambling (543 words)

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	www.gamblingsummary.com /Gambling-7.htm (274 words)

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