How new gambling rules will impact Irish punters
The newly formed Gambling Regulatory Authority has, since Wednesday, taken control of the industry.
The regulator will decide who in the areas of gaming, betting and lottery will get operating licences, and oversee the new regulations now in force under the long delayed Gambling Regulation Act.
The underlying goal of the legislation is to protect children and problem gamblers.
Measures include advertising and sponsorship restrictions as well as banning industry-wide marketing practices such as free bets, free credit and hospitality.
And those child-sized football jerseys that feature gambling…
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