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Belfast man Declan Cregan: £1 slot machine bet turned into 10 year gambling addiction and loss of £31,000 life savings

Belfast man Declan Cregan was just 16 when he placed his first bet. From putting that one pound coin into a slot machine, he went on to spend the next 10 years of his life gambling every day. He lost his entire £31000 life savings and once blew £8000 in an hour - gambling consumed Declan's life. Now in recovery and not having gambled for the past…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 November 2023

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How Online Slot Machines Have Encompassed Nearly Every Film Genre

Home / *BLOG / Around the Web / How Online Slot Machines Have Encompassed Nearly Every Film Genre Online casinos have become a place where a lot of people choose to spend their spare time. These websites have become a permanent feature enjoyed by millions and this trend only continues to grow. Despite the industry growing year by year, such growth…

Movies ・ 18 November 2022

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Lucky UK ticketholder scoops tonight's £110MILLION EuroMillions jackpot

A lucky British ticket holder scooped last night's £110million EuroMillions jackpot, making them richer than musicians Harry Styles and Gary Barlow. The winning main numbers on Friday were 7, 12, 13, 20, 45 - while the winning Lucky Star numbers were 03 and 12. The huge jackpot means the winner will immediately have a bigger fortune than former boy…

Winnings ・ 03 September 2022

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Reasons You Should Stop Playing in Traditional Casinos

A good night out in a casino can be a great form of entertainment. For some, a holiday isn't complete unless it involves some time at the blackjack table or a few spins of the roulette wheel. Indeed, there are hundreds of casino resorts across the world to cater to those who enjoy gambling on their vacation. Yet, there might be some reasons to…

Mobile ・ 27 July 2022

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Brit scoops record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million

A UK ticket-holder scooped the record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million last night, making them the biggest National Lottery winner of all time. The winning numbers were 06, 23, 27, 40, 41 - plus the Lucky Star numbers 02 and 12. Camelot confirmed that one ticket matched all seven numbers allowing its owner to claim £195707000.00 to become the…

Winnings ・ 20 July 2022

Belfast Live

Belfast gambling addict's warning after 'ruining life due to the casino in his pocket'

A Belfast gambling addict has issued a warning about online gambling after spending hundreds of thousands of pounds and "ruining his life" due to the "pocket casinos". The man, who does not wish to be named, told Belfast Live that at the height of his addiction he was placing a bet every single minute with an online bookmaker, sometimes gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 July 2022

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4 Facts About Bingo in Northern Ireland

Whether you live in Northern Ireland or are planning a visit, a trip to the bingo hall could be well worth your time. This classic game has been enjoyed by residents since time immemorial and is now experiencing newfound popularity in both traditional settings and in the digital realm. Bingo is also one of the oldest real-money games around, having…

Bingo ・ 17 June 2022

Belfast Telegraph

Las Vegas is simply sense-sational

Electrifying neon lights, lip-smacking cuisine and mind-blowing entertainment - Las Vegas is a relentless assault on the senses. he rush starts with that jaw-dropping moment when you first fly over the spectacular Las Vegas Boulevard and catch your first glimpse of the larger-than-life, barely real-looking resorts in the Nevada desert. As our…

Trust and Safety ・ 11 June 2022

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Land-Based Casino Operations in Belfast, Northern Ireland

According to the Lotteries, Betting, Amusements, and Gaming (NI) Law of 1985, it is illegal for land-based casinos to offer Irish punters table games. However, some land-based casinos offer illegal games to punters. As a result of that, there have always been cases of police raids on poker tournaments within the borders of the country. In this…

Land-based ・ 07 June 2022

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Where are the Best Casino Slots in Belfast?

Belfast is one of the major tourist spots in the UK. This can be attributed to the beauty of its streets, which are full of Victorian-era architecture, its friendly pubs like Henry's and the many other attractions that it boasts. Among these are The Salmon of Knowledge - a sculpture of a fish covered in ceramic tiles that tell the tale of the…

Roulette ・ 28 April 2022

Belfast Live

Father who lost son, 34, to gambling addiction says law reform is 'merely a starting point'

The father of a man who took his own life because of his gambling addiction has welcomed steps towards the most substantial change to Northern Ireland's gambling laws in nearly 40 years but believes it's "merely a starting point". Lewis Keogh from Co Fermanagh died almost 10 years ago after gambling online with credit cards that he could not…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 March 2022

Irish Mirror

Diagonal pattern led 149 players to win second-highest Lotto prize in must-win draw

Almost 150 Lotto players were just one number away from sharing the €19 million prize in the must-win draw - after picking numbers that appear in a diagonal pattern on the game's playslips. A total of 149 ticketholders collected a cheque for €36687 after matching five numbers and the bonus number in the must-be-won game that ended the 62-draw…

Lottery ・ 29 January 2022

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Will Belfast Be Able To Operate Casinos Soon Legally?

Anyone who's ever been to Northern Ireland can tell you one thing for sure: there's no gambling allowed. "But wait!" you say, "I've played the lottery a time or two in Belfast!". Well, according to the government and some very outdated laws, the lottery is ok. Any and all legal gambling in Northern Ireland (that is, gaming, betting with bookkeepers…

Law ・ 28 January 2022

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Four time winner scoops Southern Area Hospice’s £5,000 lottery jackpot

For the first time since 2017 the Southern Area Hospice's maximum rollover prize has been won. Mrs F. Egan, from Belfast, scooped the hefty prize in the December draw - and it's not her first! Mrs Egan has been playing the Hospice lottery since 2002 and has been a lucky winner four times over the years! When asked why she plays the Southern Area…

Winnings ・ 17 January 2022

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A Look at Some of Belfast’s Best Bingo Halls

A game that has been played for many years - and one that has grown in popularity throughout time - bingo is continuing to offer millions of people great satisfaction and enjoyment around the globe. With the advancement of technology and the power of the internet, bingo is now widely available to play across many platforms and online casinos -…

Bingo ・ 06 January 2022

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Bonuses ・ 15 December 2021

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The best casinos in Belfast

There are plenty of things to see and do in Belfast. Popular options include having afternoon tea at Belfast Castle, going on a traditional Irish pub crawl in the city, venturing to the top of Cave Hill to see its magnificent views, learning about the world's most famous shipwreck at the Titanic Belfast, and checking out former prison, the Crumlin…

Travel ・ 26 November 2021

Irish Mirror

Ireland Lotto: Mathematician gives tip to Irish players to reduce odds of having to share the jackpot

Lotto players are no more likely to win the jackpot this Saturday despite the €19million prize rolling over for 12 draws, a mathematician revealed. Eamonn Toland, founder of themathstutor.ie, said the odds of a lucky punter striking gold aren't any greater despite the recent rollovers. Nobody has matched all six numbers and the bonus ball since…

Winnings ・ 12 November 2021

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Laws and Features of Gambling Business in Ireland

Gambling commissions such as the one in the UK are authoritative regulatory bodies, but they don't govern Northern Ireland. This territory operates under a single law that dates back to before the 1990s - and casino games, betting, and lottery are all included in it. However, certain online casino Ireland operators are taking advantage of this…

Lottery ・ 02 November 2021

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Study Finds UK Veterans Are 11 Times More Likely to Be Addicted to Gambling

A new study BMJ Military Health has found UK Armed Forces veterans are 11 times more likely than the general public to be addicted to gambling. Given the findings, the study's authors have concluded that "gambling is a growing public health issue." The study was conducted by researchers from Queen's University Belfast and the University of Swansea,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 20 October 2021

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Irish Lotto LIVE: Three punters win big prizes in tonight's draws but no winner of €19m jackpot

THREE lucky punters have scooped big prizes in tonight's Lotto - but there was no winner of the massive €19million jackpot. In total, over 200000 players won prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws, including two winners of the Match 5+ Bonus, each winning €565390. The numbers for the main draw were 05, 06, 09, 31, 35, 45 and bonus 12. The digits…

Winnings ・ 06 October 2021

The Irish Sun

Irish Lotto LIVE: EuroMillions results are in as one lucky online punter wins €500k in Plus draw

TONIGHT'S EuroMillions numbers are in, and one lucky online player has won a massive €500000 in the Plus draw. In total, over 72000 players in Ireland won prizes tonight in the EuroMillions main and Plus games. The winning numbers of tonight's main draw worth an incredible €180million were 11, 13, 14, 36 and 45 with the lucky stars 7 and 9. And in…

Lottery ・ 06 October 2021

The Sun

HUGE £15m Lotto jackpot to be won TONIGHT as Brits urged to check EuroMillions tickets

BRITS will have the chance to win a whopping jackpot of £15million in tonight's Lotto draw. Friday night's EuroMillions winning numbers were: 5, 7, 8, 10, 34 And, the Lucky Star Numbers are: 1 and 9. For Saturday night, one lucky person could be in with the chance of winning a HUGE £15million - and it may very well be you if you play your numbers…

Winnings ・ 18 September 2021

The Sun

Lotto double rollover winning numbers revealed as £33m jackpot to be won Friday

THE UNLUCKIEST LOTTERY WINNERS OF ALL TIME WHO MISSED OUT ON MILLIONS BECAUSE OF LOST TICKETS AND PAYMENT PROBLEMS That was the case for one young couple this week who missed out on the £182million Euromillions jackpot - when they realised their winning ticket payment hadn't gone through. Rachel Kennedy, 19, and Liam McCrohan, 21, from…

Winnings ・ 16 September 2021

The US Sun

National Lottery LIVE: Lotto double rollover draw at £5.4m tonight after no winners of EuroMillions top prize

WHO IS 1994 LOTTERY WINNER LEE RYAN AND WHERE IS HE NOW? Ex-jailbird Lee Ryan scooped the £6.5million jackpot just 17 weeks after the lottery was launched on November 141994. He made headlines when it emerged he was accused of handling stolen cars and was imprisoned for 18 months after his huge payout. Lee then spent a decade living the high life…

Lottery ・ 15 September 2021

The US Sun

EuroMillions jackpot at £20M TONIGHT after no winners scoop Set For Life top prize

MONDAY'S Set For Life numbers have revealed while Tuesday's EuroMillions jackpot is set for a whopping £20million. The winning for Set For Life numbers were: 15 - 16 - 19 - 34 - 44 and the Life Ball is 9. This Tuesday, the EuroMillions jackpot could see one lucky Brit win £20mil. The ticket also gives you automatic entry into the UK Millionaire…

Winnings ・ 14 September 2021

The US Sun

National Lottery LIVE: Set For Life could see one lucky Brit win £10k every month for next 30 years

TONIGHT'S Set For Life draw could see one lucky Brit win £10000 for the next 30 years. The draw is made at around 8pm, and the numbers will be published right here as soon as the draw is made. The Set For Life draw takes place every Monday and Thursday evening. All National Lottery and Euro Millions draw game prizes must be claimed within 180 days…

Lottery ・ 06 September 2021

Belfast Telegraph

All-party Oireachtas committee could scrutinise gambling industry

The Taoiseach has suggested that an all-party Oireachtas committee could examine ways of increasing the regulation of the gambling industry. icheal Martin also said the Government will consider a Labour Bill to ban gambling adverts. Mr Martin said gambling addiction was a "terrible illness" that can destroy people and families. Minister of State…

Industry ・ 13 July 2021

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Staying Safe with Online Casinos

Over the course of the past decade gambling's popularity has grown at a phenomenal rate across the world. Much of the industry's growth has been attributed to the online sector, which has opened up glitz and glamour of an online Live Casino to the masses. Here in Belfast, where there is a dearth of land-based gambling venues, roulette, blackjack…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 May 2021

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How To Choose The Best Slots Sites To Wager Your Money At

The question is, though, which slot site should you choose to wager your money with? The gambling industry has gone through some significant changes since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, but in terms of virtual slots much has stayed the same if not improved. In this article we won't so much list the best slot sites available to gamblers…

Strategy Guide ・ 19 January 2021