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flag Massachusetts considers stricter gambling rules, inspired by UK issues and Norway's success.

flag Massachusetts public health leaders are considering stricter gambling regulations after seeing the UK's liberalized gambling industry lead to nearly 2 million problem gamblers. flag The UK is now implementing new protections, but critics say more needs to be done to limit gambling's promotion and availability. flag In contrast, Norway's strict state-controlled gambling system has kept problem gambling rates low. flag U.S. lawmakers have proposed the "Safe Bet Act" to set federal standards, including advertising bans and affordability checks, though the gambling industry opposes the bill, favoring self-regulation.

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