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NICE recommends routine gambling questions in UK health assessments

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence issued guidance recommending that UK health and social care professionals ask about gambling during assessments, including when patients show no apparent risk factors. The guidance calls for direct questions in specified higher-risk situations and suggests using the Problem Gambling Severity Index for people with concerns.

The guidance may prompt gambling screening across routine health and social care encounters in the UK.

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Japan’s National Police Agency proposes 30% pachinko machine fee cut

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by about 30%, with revised rates due to take effect on 1 April 2027 if approved. The certification fee for an already type-tested model would fall from JPY4,340 to JPY3,030, while testing requirements would remain unchanged.

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by around 30%.

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