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Gamstop says 8% of self-excluded users gamble on unlicensed platforms

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Gamstop said around 8% of people registered with its self-exclusion scheme had gambled on unlicensed platforms. The organisation said it works with the Gambling Commission to identify illegal operators and remove promotional content, while chair Chris Pond called for wider collaboration, including links with the MOSES betting-shop system.

The reported figure shows that some Gamstop registrants continue to access unlicensed gambling, a concern for operators and regulators.

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