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Gambling: Internet gambling is threat to young

A Literature Review and Survey of Statistical Sources on Remote Gambling says firms use free games to teach young people to play. Some operators have measures in place to prevent youth gambling, but a 16-year-old volunteer was able to place bets on 30 out of 37 sites tested.

John Carr, NCH's new technology adviser said: "Overseas web sites can simply ignore the high standards we set in the UK."

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