Economic Aspects
Income from gambling currently makes up a small part of the Economy of the United Kingdom.
The betting industry alone is reported to contribute £6 billion as of January 2010, 0.5% of GDP. Furthermore it employs over 100,000 people and generates £700 Million in taxes.
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