# Gambling

This year

2023

# ESRI

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’.

7.1k

Jan 5th 2023, 2:09 PM

Last year

2022

# Mental Health

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

9.9k

Nov 23rd 2022, 8:00 AM

# Gambling

Gambling ads to be banned before 9pm watershed under new laws

The Gambling Regulation Bill was approved by Cabinet this morning.

22.0k

Updated

Nov 15th 2022, 12:29 PM

# Gambling

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.

14.1k

Sep 8th 2022, 6:03 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should all gambling ads be banned before 9pm?

The Oireachtas Justice Committee wants gambling ads to be banned before the 9pm watershed.

29.1k

May 18th 2022, 9:04 AM

# Gambling

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.

8.7k

Feb 9th 2022, 2:40 PM

All time

# Problem Gambling

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.

13.8k

Jul 10th 2021, 10:31 AM

# Gambling

'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.

13.2k

Apr 5th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Gambling

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.

11.0k

Mar 19th 2021, 3:37 PM

# Problem Gambling

'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.

33.2k

Mar 6th 2021, 8:00 AM

Voices

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.

16.1k

Feb 16th 2021, 7:00 PM

# Development

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.

2.8k

Jan 18th 2021, 12:38 PM

# extern

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.

6.8k

Jan 15th 2021, 2:19 PM

# Betting

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.

16.0k

Jan 5th 2021, 6:04 PM

# Gambling

'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”.

11.9k

Dec 18th 2020, 6:20 AM

# Betting

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.

11.4k

Dec 12th 2020, 6:30 AM

# loot boxes

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.

41.1k

Nov 9th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Banned

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.

11.5k

May 31st 2020, 10:04 AM

# Covid-19

Betting shops to close as part of shutdown in Britain

Restrictions will be reviewed on monthly basis.

4.7k

Mar 20th 2020, 10:47 PM

# moving online

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.

29.6k

Mar 20th 2020, 10:19 PM

# Gambling

Sturridge handed worldwide ban until June over betting rule offences

The 30-year-old English striker was released by Turkish club Trabzonspor earlier today.

10.2k

Mar 2nd 2020, 4:53 PM

# Gambling

Betting on racing and a dystopian race to the bottom

Johnny Ward brings backers and layers alike to book.

5.5k

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.

6.0k

Feb 24th 2020, 7:26 PM

# Addiction

'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.

9.2k

Feb 1st 2020, 7:15 AM

# ge2020

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.

13.2k

Jan 29th 2020, 6:53 PM

# issue

'I wrote a letter to the Scottish FA self-reporting my gambling' - Hamilton coach

Brian Rice has been praised after openly discussing his problems.

5.2k

Jan 20th 2020, 2:16 PM

# Your Say

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.

35.4k

Jan 14th 2020, 8:57 AM

# issue

FA to review Cup rights after ties shown on betting website

Bookmaker Bet365 showed 23 third-round matches last weekend.

4.8k

Jan 8th 2020, 1:17 PM

# Looking Back

Wayne Rooney opens up on gambling struggle and how it threatened his career

‘It sucks you in,’ the Derby County player admitted.

16.9k

Jan 3rd 2020, 8:48 PM

# Dublin

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.

43.9k

Dec 16th 2019, 6:04 PM

# Bingo

Lobbyists big winners as government revises bingo bill after protests

It comes after a protest at the Dáil on Tuesday.

11.8k

Dec 5th 2019, 11:19 AM

# Bingo

'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.

19.7k

Dec 3rd 2019, 2:55 PM

# Gambling

Government planning to limit gaming machine maximum payouts to €500

The gambling industry in Ireland is governed by the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956.

13.5k

Nov 26th 2019, 9:31 PM

# Paddy Power

Man smashed 12 televisions in Cork bookies 'for ruining his life'

Philip Barry, who was homeless at the time of the office, caused €15,000 worth of damage.

59.4k

Nov 12th 2019, 5:44 PM

# betting duty

'No compelling case': Minister slaps down calls for betting tax change ahead of Budget

Minister Donohoe said his officials had “insufficient legal certainty” to change how it taxes the sector.

12.7k

Sep 29th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Hooked

'I fell in love with them from the first day': How Ireland's slot machine habit fuels addiction

As many as 40,000 of the machines may be in use across the country as the industry operates virtually unchecked.

20.7k

Jul 19th 2019, 12:10 AM

# One armed bandits

'A licence to print money': The 'wild west' of Ireland's rampant slot machine industry

Despite a recent crackdown, gaming operators continue to openly flout bans in many parts of the country.

33.7k

Jul 18th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Gambling

Paul Scholes charged after allegedly placing 140 football bets over 3-year period

The ex-Man United and England midfielder has until 26 April to respond.

15.9k

Apr 16th 2019, 4:22 PM

# Legislation

Gambling regulator could take 18 months to set up, says Taoiseach

Measures first mooted in the Gambling Control Bill (2013) are finally set to be enacted by government.

13.3k

Mar 20th 2019, 6:20 PM

# Addiction

'Action is needed now': New charity set up to fund gambling addiction services

The trust receives funding from the gambling industry and will be run by a board which includes two former junior ministers.

10.6k

Mar 18th 2019, 12:02 PM