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Gamblings Statistics for Ireland and Northern Ireland: Who Gambles and How Much?

Gambling. Once considered a patchy activity reserved only for certain kinds of people, today there are more gambles than ever. Betting shops and casinos (land-based and online) have opened all over the region, which is a clear sign that gambling nowadays is not as dubious as it used to be. However, no matter how popular gambling is, not all…

Lottery ・ 20 February 2023

Belfast Live

Stormont inquiry launched amid high levels of problem gambling

An all-party Stormont Assembly group has launched an inquiry into approaches to gambling-related harms in Northern Ireland. The All Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has highlighted research which suggests the current approach of focusing on the behaviours of individuals fails to recognise the wider impact on public…

Gambling Addiction ・ 14 December 2022

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CALLS FOR STORMONT TO OVERHAUL GAMBLING LEGISLATION

New report reveals people who use gaming machines are more at risk of gambling addiction as its authors call on Stormont to overhaul gambling legislation An All Party Group (APG) formed in 2020 to reduce harm related to gambling here has launched a report on gaming machines and their impact on the user following a recent inquiry. The findings from…

Law ・ 27 September 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

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Northern Ireland's Gambling Law Changes 'Overdue'

Northern Ireland is set for an overhaul of its gambling laws which were created in 1985. This will include a new code of practice for operators and the ability to open on Sundays.Northern Ireland is one of many countries in the process of switching up its gambling laws. This follows other companies making some changes to their own gambling laws,…

Law ・ 01 March 2022

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'Antiquated' gambling rules updated to allow Northern Ireland charities to sell lottery tickets online

The membership body Nicva says charities have been frustrated with the rules, which have'severely inhibited fundraising efforts' A change in the law in Northern Ireland means charities will be able to promote and sell lottery tickets online for the first time. The Department for Communities in Northern Ireland has made an amendment to The Betting,…

Lottery ・ 17 September 2021

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Northern Ireland gambling amendment bill introduced

The Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill passed the first of seven stages towards becoming law when it was presented by Deirdre Hargey, the Minister for Communities, this week. To become law, the bill must be passed before the expiration of the Assembly's current mandate in 2022. The legislation, announced by Hargey earlier…

Law ・ 16 September 2021