The widespread abuse led to the United Kingdom Parliament intervening and passing the Life Assurance Act 1774. This is still in force and is commonly known as the Gambling Act.

• 事态的恶性蔓延导致了英国议会对保险业的干预，英国1774年的《人寿保险法》就是在这种背景下产生的，后人熟知的关于投机的法案亦同时得以生效。