5.3c How do licensing authorities implement their powers under the Gambling Act currently, and what factors influence their approach to the regulatory regime? What are the challenges of doing this? What regional (e.g. Scotland, England, Wales) differences exist?

Background

Understanding how market changes, such as pricing and product shifts, impact consumer participation and the reach of unlicensed operators is important for effective regulation. It is also important to understand how regulations are currently being enforced at a local level.

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