Controversial legislation that aims to regulate the gambling industry has “no integrity” as it fails to deal with the National Lottery, the EuroMillions draw or scratch cards, the Seanad has been told.
Independent Senator Rónán Mullen said the national lottery and associated games and gambling are to be regulated by the Department of Public Expenditure and he suggested “the main problem bullet is being dodged inappropriately”.
Mr Mullen said there is “saturation advertising of the national lottery and it has to be addressed. It is no argument to say it is making money for the State. This approach has no integrity”.
