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Gambling

‘Non-stop, incessant’ lobbying to water down new gambling laws 

Under proposed gambling laws, measures include a ban on advertising during the day, the establishment of a social-impact fund to support problem gambling initiatives,...

Carberry issues gambling laws verdict & says ‘no rivalry’ with MEP running mate

CHAMPION jockey-turned-Fine Gael MEP candidate Nina Carberry is worried about the impact the Government’s gambling legislation will have on Irish horse racing and claims:...

IBA exclusive: Examining the Gambling Regulation Bill in Ireland

Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA) Chairperson Sharon Byrne shares insights on the Gambling Regulation Bill and the body’s views on the current draft.  By Ciaran...

Flutter warns over ‘serious’ consequences from parts of gambling bill

Company says new rules will have an ‘unintended’ impact on Exchequer, the racing industry and safe gamblersThe horse-racing sector warned in recent months that...

Racing TV says new Gambling Regulation bill will make broadcasting in Ireland unviable

The Racing TV (RTV) channel that shows Irish racing behind a paywall has insisted it remains unviable for it to continue broadcasting in Ireland...

Bookmaker boss warns Irish customers set to suffer from effects of controversial impending Gambling Regulation Bill

Anthony Kaminskas, head of bookmaker AK Bets, has warned Irish customers are at risk of experiencing an inferior offering if firms have to make...

Ireland will exempt charities and sports clubs from new gambling advertising rules

The Department of Justice will exempt clubs from all restrictions. Ireland.- It’s been reported that the Department of Justice will fully exempt sports clubs and...

Punchestown Festival racing tips and free bets with talkSPORT BET Ireland

Punchestown Festival got underway on Tuesday afternoon for the five day racing feast in Ireland, filled with listed and graded contests to see out...

Irish gambling legislation: disagreements emerge over charity draws

Minister of state James Browne has rejected a proposed amendment to exempt charity draws. Ireland.- Minister of state James Browne has rejected a proposal to...

Donegal’s spiralling gambling issue laid bare as uphill battle faces counsellors

There are only two part-time counsellors attempting to address Donegal's spiralling gambling addiction issue. Details of the uphill battle facing the relevant agencies were given...

Problem gamblers are spending €1,000 a month

It’s estimated that people who have a problem with gambling are spending €1,000 a month on their habit.And some 3.3% of adults in Ireland...

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