Shake-up for laws could increase problem gambling.(News) From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: January 22, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

A shake-up of gambling laws could increase problem gambling, the Government Minister in charge of the issue has conceded.

The Gambling Act, passed last year, relaxes some restrictions on the industry, including allowing the first ever Las Vegas-style super-casino in the UK.

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