Calls to Ban Cheap Scratchcards Amid Growing Fears Over Child Gambling - 03/11/2026
Researchers are calling for a ban on low-cost scratchcards in Ireland, warning that their easy availability could be putting both children and adults at risk of developing gambling problems.
A new study involving researchers from four Irish universities is proposing a series of measures to tackle gambling harm, including restricting advertising, introducing health warnings on scratchcards and betting slips, and raising the minimum gambling age to 21.
The researchers say there are serious concerns about how easily children can access lottery products, with previous test purchasing research…
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