Sports
December 8, 2024
Irish Soccer Pro Suspended Over Illegal Bets
Ryan Rainey, an Irish soccer athlete, has been suspended from competing after making wagers on the League of Ireland and FAI Cup games. Recognizing his mistake, the man admitted to having a problem with gambling. Rainey Has Been Suspended for Six Months Rainey, a former player for the Finn Harps, has been charged for making […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
Irish Man’s Gambling Debt Exposed After €500K Cannabis Arrest
A Dublin man who was caught in possession of hundreds of thousands of euros worth of cannabis he sold to try and settle a gambling debt was recently sentenced to prison. Massive Drug Bust The criminal case against the 43-year-old Dublin resident identified with the initials T.D. was recently heard by the Dublin Circuit Criminal […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
Ireland Launches Search for GRAI’s Chair and Board Members
Ireland has officially started to recruit the seven members required for the board of its newly formed statutory body. Applications will close on November 15. The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), established under the landmark Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 that was turned into law in October last month, seeks to create a comprehensive framework […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
Northern Ireland Seeks to Reduce Gambling Ads Amid Harm Concerns
Northern Ireland’s All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has asked the government to protect vulnerable groups from harm by restricting gambling ads. This comes shortly after the Republic of Ireland introduced similar measures. Ireland Just Updated Its Framework The Republic of Ireland, for context, recently updated its regulatory framework by enacting the Gambling […]
Sports
October 21, 2024
Irish Racing at Risk as Gambling Bill Nears Law, Group Warns
Last week, Ireland passed a landmark bill to help strengthen its gambling regulation and make the laws fit for the digital age. While many of the aspects of the proposal seek to make the framework better, more efficient and ensure the protection of consumers, some stakeholders are concerned with the impact the bill may have. […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
Ireland Passes Landmark Bill to Strengthen Gambling Regulation
Similar to the UK, Ireland is going through major changes in its gambling regulations. This is possible under a proposal called the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022, which supports the development of a robust framework regarding the gambling sector that combats harm and problem gambling, fights against the black market and notably, develops an independent statutory […]
Lottery
October 16, 2024
Irish National Lottery in Hot Water with Regulator
Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), the company operating the Irish National Lottery, has responded to findings of a license breach between September and October 2022. The National Lottery Regulator of Ireland’s annual report shows the breach originated from a technical glitch with third-party software used by the “Check My Numbers” feature of the National Lottery website. […]
Poker
October 16, 2024
Irish Poker Tournaments Face Uncertainty Amid Upcoming Gambling Bill
Irish poker tournaments might soon be in trouble due to new gambling rules coming to Ireland. Fintan Gavin, who runs tournaments and plays poker, is worried about how the upcoming Gambling Regulation Bill could affect live poker in the country. Uncertainty Around New Rules Poses Risk to Irish Poker Festivals, Says Fintan Gavin Fintan Gavin […]
Casino
September 27, 2024
Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill Sparks Heated Debate Among Senators
Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 set off a hot debate among senators in the Oireachtas, with senators voicing both support and concern over the proposed legislation, which aims to modernize and regulate the fast-evolving gambling industry. The bill has sparked discussions on a broad range of issues, from gambling advertisements to protecting vulnerable groups like […]
Industry
September 16, 2024
Study Finds Gambling Is Seen as Normal in Sports by Irish Children
Over the last decade, gambling companies and professional sports teams have created strong ties that only intensified with the growing popularity of wagering. New markets attracted audiences, including across the United States where close to 40 states offer some form of legal betting. Across the ocean, in Great Britain, betting is also popular with thousands […]
