Channelisation has become one of the most important measurements in modern gambling regulation. Across Europe, regulators, operators, researchers and policymakers frequently rely on channelisation figures when assessing whether a regulated market is functioning as intended. The concept appears deceptively simple. If most gambling activity takes place with licensed operators, regulation is often viewed as successful. If large numbers of consumers continue to use unlicensed providers, questions naturally arise regarding the effectiveness of the regulatory framework. Yet behind the headline percentages lies a far more complicated reality that receives considerably less attention than......

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