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Gambling

Last week
4th May 2025 - 10th May 2025
Bank of Ireland introduces voluntary measures to block gambling transactions
This year
2025
No timeline in place to activate new strict gambling regulations
Gambling watchdog's long-awaited licencing and regulation work to begin from tomorrow
'The same feeling as gambling': Loot boxes are pulling young gamers into the world of betting
Suicide and gambling addiction: Access to betting accounts seen as key to prevention
Last year
2024
Lottery regulator urges against 'well-intentioned' scratchcards as Christmas gifts for children
'I don't think sport helps itself by allowing betting companies to be part of it'
Credit card bans and bar on daytime advertising part of strict new gambling rules
Up to 394 lottery prizes went uncollected after winning players were told they won nothing
Sunak says he'll remove any Tories who've broken gambling rules by betting on election date
Rishi Sunak's protection officer arrested over alleged bets on timing of UK election
Cabinet to sign off on one-year lease extension for Citywest accommodation centre
The regulation zone: Addiction experts are welcoming new gambling laws amid industry concerns
All time
Tanaiste says horseracing industry’s fears over gambling bill ‘will not be realised’
Minister wanted 1% betting tax hike in Budget 2024 - but was shot down for second year in a row
Minister wanted 1% betting tax hike in Budget 2024 - but was shot down for second year in a row
One-in-30 people in Ireland have a gambling addiction - ten times higher than was found in 2019
'It’s like a hurricane' – Phil Mickelson opens up on gambling addiction
Government won't exempt horse-racing TV channels from ban on daytime gambling ads
Nearly 30% of Irish 16-year-olds say they gambled within the previous year
Poll: Should gambling advertising be banned?
Premier League clubs agree to end gambling sponsorship on front of shirts
Online gambling among young Irish people almost quadruples between ages of 17 and 20
Online gambling causing surge of suicidal young men in A&E, NHS clinic says
Gambling ads to be banned before 9pm watershed under new laws
After years of delays, Govt appoints the first ever gambling regulator to oversee sector
Poll: Should all gambling ads be banned before 9pm?
There are an estimated 12,000 problem gamblers in Ireland, health report finds
Michael D Higgins describes TV gambling ads as a 'scourge' as he urges debate around the issue
'Not fit for purpose': Problem gambling supports 'lumped in' with alcohol and drug addiction services
Labour calls for ban on free bets from bookies as they act as 'introduction to gambling' for young people
'We've reached a point of no return - it's an epidemic': Problem gambling fears raised as bookie revenues soar
Opinion: We don’t allow ads for smoking so why should gambling be any different?
Senator Mark Wall
Fifa dismisses appeal against Kieran Trippier betting ban
Problem gambling charity faces threat of closure as government urged to fund services
Trippier told friend to 'lump on' him joining Atletico Madrid from Spurs via WhatsApp
'In 10 years, we'll ask how we let it get so out of control': Psychiatrists call for urgent action on gambling
UK began a landmark review into its gambling laws this week - Ireland doesn't even have a regulator yet
Ireland 'far behind the curve' on gambling laws as warning sounded on 'insidious' loot boxes in video games
Ex-Wales and Lions coach Howley reveals loss of his sister led to gambling problems