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The gambling industry is responsible for supplying and marketing gambling products. Consumers sustain this supply when they use the gambling products. Politics, among other factors, influence the supply and demand relationship. Governing bodies regulate where, when, and how gambling products exist. By legalizing certain forms of gambling, they also influence societies to consider gambling as acceptable behaviour. Governing bodies as well as other organizations and businesses can become dependent on the revenue. This is concerning since most revenue from gambling comes from people who have gambling problems.
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