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# Gambling

This year
2023
Minister wanted 1% betting tax hike in Budget 2024 - but was shot down for second year in a row
A levy of 2% applies to all bets placed in Ireland.
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Oct 17th 2023, 11:33 AM
Minister wanted 1% betting tax hike in Budget 2024 - but was shot down for second year in a row
A levy of 2% applies to all bets placed in Ireland.
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Oct 17th 2023, 6:00 AM
One-in-30 people in Ireland have a gambling addiction - ten times higher than was found in 2019
The Bill sets out to establish a new statutory body tasked with oversight of the industry
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Oct 5th 2023, 7:53 AM
'It’s like a hurricane' – Phil Mickelson opens up on gambling addiction
The six-time major winner ‘crossed the line of moderation and into addiction’.
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Sep 19th 2023, 9:00 PM
Government won't exempt horse-racing TV channels from ban on daytime gambling ads
Law regulating the gambling industry is a public health measure, says minister.
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Sep 10th 2023, 7:45 PM
Nearly 30% of Irish 16-year-olds say they gambled within the previous year
A new report looks into gambling among Irish teenagers.
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Sep 7th 2023, 12:30 AM
Poll: Should gambling advertising be banned?
Have your say.
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Jun 20th 2023, 2:42 PM
Premier League clubs agree to end gambling sponsorship on front of shirts
The ban will not come into effect until the 2025/26 season.
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Apr 13th 2023, 2:21 PM
Online gambling among young Irish people almost quadruples between ages of 17 and 20
The study also found a ‘statistically significant’ association between ‘playing team sports and regularly gambling’.
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Jan 5th 2023, 2:09 PM
Last year
2022
Online gambling causing surge of suicidal young men in A&E, NHS clinic says
Earlier this year the NHS stopped taking cash from the gambling industry for the treatment of people suffering addiction
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Nov 23rd 2022, 8:00 AM
Gambling ads to be banned before 9pm watershed under new laws
The Gambling Regulation Bill was approved by Cabinet this morning.
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Nov 15th 2022, 12:29 PM
After years of delays, Govt appoints the first ever gambling regulator to oversee sector
Campaigners have long said the industry cannot be allowed to self-regulate.
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Sep 8th 2022, 6:03 PM
Poll: Should all gambling ads be banned before 9pm?
The Oireachtas Justice Committee wants gambling ads to be banned before the 9pm watershed.
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May 18th 2022, 9:04 AM
There are an estimated 12,000 problem gamblers in Ireland, health report finds
The most common type of gambling was the buying of a lottery ticket or scratch card.
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Feb 9th 2022, 2:40 PM
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Michael D Higgins describes TV gambling ads as a 'scourge' as he urges debate around the issue
President Higgins said debate around gambling in Ireland is to be welcomed.
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Jul 10th 2021, 10:31 AM
'Not fit for purpose': Problem gambling supports 'lumped in' with alcohol and drug addiction services
When established, the gambling regulator will set up a “social fund” to help provide problem gambling treatment.
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Apr 5th 2021, 6:30 AM
Labour calls for ban on free bets from bookies as they act as 'introduction to gambling' for young people
A Bill proposed by Senator Mark Wall would ban gambling advertisements in Ireland.
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Mar 19th 2021, 3:37 PM
'We've reached a point of no return - it's an epidemic': Problem gambling fears raised as bookie revenues soar
Long-awaited gambling regulations are due to be introduced later in the year.
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Mar 6th 2021, 8:00 AM
Opinion: We don’t allow ads for smoking so why should gambling be any different?
As Labour brings legislation this week to tackle the issue, party senator Mark Wall says it’s time to fight back against gambling ads.
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Feb 16th 2021, 7:00 PM
Fifa dismisses appeal against Kieran Trippier betting ban
The 30-year-old Atletico Madrid and defender was hit with a 10-week suspension last month.
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Jan 18th 2021, 12:38 PM
Problem gambling charity faces threat of closure as government urged to fund services
Sinn Féin’s Thomas Gould has urged the government to provide funding for Extern.
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Jan 15th 2021, 2:19 PM
Trippier told friend to 'lump on' him joining Atletico Madrid from Spurs via WhatsApp
The England full-back was banned for 10 weeks and fined by the FA’s independent regulatory commission, although that has since been suspended pending an appeal.
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Jan 5th 2021, 6:04 PM
'In 10 years, we'll ask how we let it get so out of control': Psychiatrists call for urgent action on gambling
A new position paper from the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland has said five measures are needed to tackle this “public health crisis”.
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Dec 18th 2020, 6:20 AM
UK began a landmark review into its gambling laws this week - Ireland doesn't even have a regulator yet
Legislation that would create a regulator in Ireland was first proposed by the government seven years ago.
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Dec 12th 2020, 6:30 AM
Ireland 'far behind the curve' on gambling laws as warning sounded on 'insidious' loot boxes in video games
The long-awaited gambling regulator will review laws around loot boxes in video games – but it isn’t clear when it’ll be set up.
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Nov 9th 2020, 12:05 AM
Ex-Wales and Lions coach Howley reveals loss of his sister led to gambling problems
The 49-year-old was sent home from the 2019 World Cup and handed a nine-month suspension from sport.
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May 31st 2020, 10:04 AM
Betting shops to close as part of shutdown in Britain
Restrictions will be reviewed on monthly basis.
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Mar 20th 2020, 10:47 PM
Lack of live sport may increase risk of problematic gambling, warns charity
There is still plenty to wager on, even if there is very little sport ongoing.
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Mar 20th 2020, 10:19 PM
Sturridge handed worldwide ban until June over betting rule offences
The 30-year-old English striker was released by Turkish club Trabzonspor earlier today.
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Mar 2nd 2020, 4:53 PM
Betting on racing and a dystopian race to the bottom
Johnny Ward brings backers and layers alike to book.
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Feb 28th 2020, 12:07 PM
GPA call on GAA to ban gambling ads during live broadcasts of games and hurlers against black card
The matter will be discussed at a meeting of the GAA Central Council.
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Feb 24th 2020, 7:26 PM
'I was a chronic, homeless, alcoholic - I'd be turning up at the races drunk'
Former jockey John Gillen on his life before and after his descent into alcoholism.
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Feb 1st 2020, 7:15 AM
Video game loot boxes exposing children to gambling must end, says Fianna Fáil
Jim O’Callaghan said a Gambling Regulator needs to be in place by the end of the year.
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Jan 29th 2020, 6:53 PM
'I wrote a letter to the Scottish FA self-reporting my gambling' - Hamilton coach
Brian Rice has been praised after openly discussing his problems.
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Jan 20th 2020, 2:16 PM
Poll: Do you think the use of credit cards for betting should be banned?
Gambling firms’ share prices fell upon the announcement of the ban.
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Jan 14th 2020, 8:57 AM
FA to review Cup rights after ties shown on betting website
Bookmaker Bet365 showed 23 third-round matches last weekend.
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Jan 8th 2020, 1:17 PM
Wayne Rooney opens up on gambling struggle and how it threatened his career
‘It sucks you in,’ the Derby County player admitted.
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Jan 3rd 2020, 8:48 PM
Fitzwilliam Card Club closes after 16 years citing 'legal threat' of new gambling laws
The closure will result in the loss of almost 80 jobs at the Dublin 2 private members club.
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Dec 16th 2019, 6:04 PM
Lobbyists big winners as government revises bingo bill after protests
It comes after a protest at the Dáil on Tuesday.
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Dec 5th 2019, 11:19 AM
'Hands off our balls': Bingo players protest Dail over changes to winnings
Around 50 bingo players were bussed to the Dáil this morning to protest a bill that they say could see their winnings cut in half.
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Dec 3rd 2019, 2:55 PM
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