NEW rules on gambling have come into force in the industry's biggest overhaul since the 1960s.
It is now easier to join a casino but a new regulator called the Gambling Commission aims to ensure that betting is fair, safe and socially responsible.
On Monday an independent panel will start work on deciding the location of the UK's first "super casino" - with Blackpool a popular choice reports BBC Lancashire.
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