Regrettably, a number of my friends have got into huge difficulties through gambling on smartphones, because the situation is so liberal. I appreciate that companies operating remote gambling will be brought onshore and regulated at UK level, but how will the Bill prevent individuals from getting into thousands of pounds-worth of debt and losing their homes, families and livelihoods?
Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Jonathan Edwards
(Plaid Cymru)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 5 November 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill.
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