When are the new gambling regulations coming in and how will they work?
The newly formed seven-member Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann, or Gambling Regulatory Authority, will take control of the industry from Wednesday.
The regulator will decide who in the areas of gaming, betting and lottery will get licences to operate, and keep an eye on the new regulations.
The regulator is set to receive €9.1 million this year.
What kinds of things is the authority going to regulate?
Quite a lot. It is coming into force under the recently enacted Gambling Regulation Act, which covers various areas of reform. Broadly, this means advertising and sponsorship restrictions, as well as protecting children and problem gamblers.
