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Gambling reform: Ireland on pause

28 May 2025

The Irish government has announced that full implementation of the new gambling legislation, set out in the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, will not begin until mid-2026. This decision has raised concerns among public health experts and defenders of the vulnerable, who believe that the delay could exacerbate the problems associated with compulsive gambling.

Legislation

GRAI: a new era for gambling in Ireland

Ron

12 Mar 2025

Ireland has just taken a decisive step in the regulation of its gambling market. With the entry into force of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), a supervisory body with expanded powers, the country is stepping up its fight against the risks associated with betting and gambling.

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Irish banks unite against excessive gambling: a historic first

Maxime

4 Jan 2025

In Ireland, a crucial step has just been taken in the protection of vulnerable gamblers. Allied Irish Bank (AIB) and EBS, two of the country’s largest financial institutions, have announced the introduction of a voluntary block on bank card transactions related to gambling.

Legislation

Ireland considers drastic ban: gambling advertising and bonuses

Ron

14 Oct 2024

The debate over Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 is back on the table, with many of the old arguments appearing to be revived.

Legislation

Ireland faces rising problem gambling among women

Caroline

13 Sep 2024

The problem of pathological gambling in Ireland is growing. According to the ESRI, 130,000 adults, or one in thirty people, meet the criteria for ‘pathological gambling’.

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