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SNP calls for gambling legal move
Nationalists have called for powers over gambling in Scotland to be devolved to guard against Westminster deregulation of the industry.
Justice spokesman Kenny MacAskill said the possibility of super casinos being opened would lead to a “huge rise” in gambling addiction.
The MSP said the Scottish Executive was “powerless” to stop the plans.
However, a Scottish Executive spokesman insisted that the proposals would give ministers more power.
A backbench rebellion against plans to overhaul gambling law failed on Tuesday, however the UK Government’s majority was reduced.
(Read more: BBC Scotland)
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