Location: Ireland

01/02/23 4:02 PM

Experts describe Ireland’s new gambling regulations as a ‘big miss’

  • Sean Murray, Irish Examiner
New protections to stop gamblers from losing more than they could afford were rejected by the Department of Justice in what experts say is... more
12/26/22 3:47 PM

BoyleSports appoints former William Hill man as new chief executive

  • Colin Gleeson, The Irish Times
Irish bookmaker BoyleSports has appointed former William Hill director Vlad Kaltenieks as chief executive. The digital gambling and betting... more
12/19/22 8:03 PM

OPINION: Ireland’s new gambling regulator needs adequate funding to stay the course

  • Peter Jackson, The Irish Times
The past year has seen several historic achievements in Irish sport. Rachael Blackmore achieved legendary status by winning both the Gold... more
12/07/22 6:21 PM

Elements of Ireland’s new gambling laws like a ‘bucket full of holes,’ critic says

  • Sean Murray, Irish Examiner
Sections of Ireland’s proposed new gambling legislation have been likened to a “bucket full of holes” by a leading advocate for tougher... more
12/07/22 6:03 PM

Irish consumers will have to ‘opt in’ to receive gambling ads online

  • Zak Thomas-Akoo, iGaming Business
Consumers in Ireland will have to “opt in” to receive gambling ads on streaming and video services or social media according to country’s... more
12/04/22 7:40 PM

Ireland gambling bill could ban all forms of promos

  • Zak Thomas-Akoo, iGaming Business
The legislation will create a regulated online gambling market in Ireland. The sector will be subject both to taxes and to a new statutory... more
11/20/22 6:09 PM

EDITORIAL: Long-awaited Ireland gambling bill can be a watershed moment

  • Editorial, Independent.ie
The true extent of problem gambling in Ireland is unknown. A reasonable estimate suggests up to 250,000 people are affected — 50,000... more
11/15/22 5:37 PM

OPINION: Gambling in Ireland has been like the lawless frontier of the American Wild West, until now

  • Harry McGee, The Irish Times
Until now, gambling in Ireland was like the lawless frontier of the American Wild West. The principal law, The Gaming and Lotteries Act,... more
11/15/22 5:36 PM

Ireland’s new gambling law establishes regulatory authority, bans all social media advertising

  • Harry McGee and Simon Carswell, The Irish Times
A total ban will be imposed on gambling advertising on social media and there will be criminal sanctions for gambling companies who fail to... more
11/15/22 5:31 PM

Flutter welcomes new Irish Gambling Regulation Bill

  • Matthew Nicholson, Gambling Insider
Flutter has commented on the imminent Irish Gambling Regulation Bill, which will see the formation of a new Gambling Regulatory Authority... more