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How Kenya is plotting to steal the shine from gambling craze

A 15 per cent monthly tax on betting revenue and fines of up to Sh20 million for violations including failure to pay winners are among hefty fees proposed in a Bill to regulate gambling. The landscape of online gambling in Kenya is on the brink of significant transformation, with the impending passage of the Gambling Control Bill 2023, poised to…
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How Kenya is plotting to steal the shine from gambling craze
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What has led to the growth in online gambling in Ireland?

Online gambling has been growing rapidly in Ireland in recent years, with a wide range of options available to players across the country. This growth can be attributed to a number of factors, including advancements in technology, the popularity of gambling in Ireland, and the rise of online casinos and sportsbooks. In this essay, we will explore…
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What has led to the growth in online gambling in Ireland?
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The rise of online gambling in Ireland and UK

Thanks to the increased accessibility and all the latest tech innovations, the hype behind web-based gaming is unlikely to cease, and if you wanted to learn more about its development in Ireland and the UK, this article is perfect for you. At the moment, the United Kingdom is the largest regulated online gambling market in the world, with a total…
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The rise of online gambling in Ireland and UK
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How technology has impacted Irish online casinos

Gaming has always been popular in Ireland, despite the changing gambling laws in the country. The UK is actually the world's "second-largest gambling market in Europe". The popularity of online casino gaming is proof that Irish gamers are still fans of gaming and are adapting to changing lifestyles. But how exactly has technology impacted Irish…
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The reality of gambling addiction is truly devastating

IRISH people are among the biggest ­gamblers in Europe. We lose on average about €300 for every adult annually, making us the ­fourth-biggest betters in the EU. A Health Research Board report last year said there are an estimated 12000 adults in Ireland who are problem gamblers - and a further 125000 people considered to be "at-risk" gamblers. And…
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The reality of gambling addiction is truly devastating
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Marina Bay Sands to Hold Two-Day Walk-In Recruitment Fair

The casino industry in Asia continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic-related restrictions, proves an advertisement for a two-day recruitment fair at Marina Bay Sands. The casino resort operated by Marina Bay Sands, a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands, will hold the first walk-in recruitment fair since 2020 on May 30-31, looking to fill in…
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Marina Bay Sands to Hold Two-Day Walk-In Recruitment Fair
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How is the Online Gambling Market Regulated in Ireland?

14 May 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie When countries realised they could only restrict gambling for so long, many decided to introduce regulation that would safeguard their citizens. Here's more on online gambling in Ireland. The amended Betting Act 2015 looked into the activities of online gambling entities as they were making an entry…
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How is the Online Gambling Market Regulated in Ireland?
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A general introduction to gambling law in Ireland

Many forms of gambling have been regulated in Ireland for centuries. Irish law distinguishes primarily between three main forms of gambling: betting, gaming and lotteries. Betting Betting is governed by the Betting Act 1931, as amended by the Betting (Amendment) Act 2015 (the Betting Acts). The word'bet' is not defined in Irish law. Instead, the…
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A general introduction to gambling law in Ireland
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Singapore's parliament passes bills to legalize social gambling, criminalize proxy betting, create new regulator

Singapore Parliament passed Friday in second and final reading the Gambling Control Bill, which legalizes social gambling, as it criminalizes underage and proxy gambling, seeking to protect the vulnerable through prohibition as a part of tighter safeguards. Lawmakers also passed a bill that will set up the Gambling Regulatory Authority around…
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Singapore's parliament passes bills to legalize social gambling, criminalize proxy betting, create new regulator
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MPs raise concerns about emerging forms of gambling as law is updated

SINGAPORE - Two MPs on Friday (March 11) expressed concern with young people being exposed to gambling, as amendments to the law were approved to keep up with technology changing the way people gamble, and blurring the lines between gambling and gaming. Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Tan reiterated that a key change, allowing social…
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MPs raise concerns about emerging forms of gambling as law is updated
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Two Bills Introduced in Parliament to Overhaul Singapore's Gambling Regulatory Regime

On 14 February 2022, the Gambling Control Bill (" GC Bill ") and the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Bill (" GRA Bill ") were read for the first time in Parliament. Their introduction marks the next stage of the reform of Singapore's gambling regime, which began in 2021 with the Ministry of Home Affairs' (" MHA ") recommendation for a…
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Two Bills Introduced in Parliament to Overhaul Singapore's Gambling Regulatory Regime
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Upcoming changes in Singapore’s gambling laws

Currently, the statutes which cover all aspects of gambling in Singapore are the Betting Act 1960 (the BA), the Common Gaming Houses Act 1961 (the CGHA), the Private Lotteries Act 2011 (the PLA), the Casino Control Act 2006 (the CCA) and the Remote Gambling Act 2014 (the RGA). However, advancements in technology have made gambling products more…
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Upcoming changes in Singapore’s gambling laws
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Bills Introduced in Singapore Parliament to Remodel Gambling Regulations

Two bills introduced for First Reading in the Singapore Parliament on 14 February aim to address the evolving landscape of gambling in Singapore. Specifically, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Bill expands the mandate of the Casino Regulatory Authority-a statutory board-by reconstituting it to establish the Gambling Regulatory…
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Which Islands do not Welcome Gamblers?

Some countries have long stated their position on online gambling. As far as these countries are concerned, gambling activities should not be allowed to thrive in their jurisdictions. So, restrictions and prohibition of offshore gambling activities in most cases are enforced to prevent the citizens from involving in gambling. Now, some islands have…
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Which Islands do not Welcome Gamblers?
The Cork Ireland

Are Online Casinos Here to Stay in Ireland?

12 November 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie For several years, online gambling was illegal in Ireland. However, in 2015, the Betting Amendment Act was passed. This paved the way for betting operators to offer services via the internet to Irish players. Today, Irish players can enjoy all forms of online gambling, including casino gaming. But…
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Are Online Casinos Here to Stay in Ireland?
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Roulette in Online Casinos in Ireland: The Most Popular Types You’ll Encounter

5 November 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie In Ireland, various forms of gambling including online gambling and lotteries are governed by the main piece of legislation, the Gaming and Lotteries Act. According to the Gaming and Lotteries act, gambling is not prohibited unless offered by companies and businesses that have previously obtained all…
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Roulette in Online Casinos in Ireland: The Most Popular Types You’ll Encounter
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Will Ireland create an online gambling authority?

The prospect of Ireland having a fully regulated online gambling market has been on the cards for years. There have been several projections forecasting new laws and legislation, but many setbacks have caused a delay to this coming to fruition. However, it's still widely believed that regulation will happen. The Programme for Government, and the…
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Will Ireland create an online gambling authority?
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Sinn Fein launch legislation to ban credit card usage for gambling

8 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein spokesperson on Addiction, Recovery and Wellbeing, Thomas Gould, has today launched legislation that would see the use of credit cards banned in online and in-shop betting. The Cork North Central TD Gould said: "I am really proud to launch this legislation that would see credit cards…
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Sinn Fein launch legislation to ban credit card usage for gambling
The Cork Ireland

Why Is Ireland Overhauling Its Gambling Legislation

13 September 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Ireland has a long history of gambling. While many countries are still in the conversations on whether or not to let gambling industries operate on their lands, Ireland has had many forms of gambling regulated for centuries already. However, despite having a regulated gambling industry, the Irish…
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Why Is Ireland Overhauling Its Gambling Legislation
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Sinn Féin launches legislation to ban credit card use for gambling

Sinn Féin has launched legislation aiming to ban the use of credit cards for online and in-shop gambling. The party's spokesperson on Addiction, Recovery and Wellbeing, Thomas Gould, said it was a step "to finally regulate gambling and protect those at risk of, or in active, addiction." He called on all political parties to support the legislation,…
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Sinn Féin launches legislation to ban credit card use for gambling
The Irish Times

Online gambling and legislation

Sir,- I refer to Mark Boobbyer's letter " Social costs of gambling " (Letters, August 25th). While I agree with the writer's description of gambling as " addictive and socially destructive and reaching epidemic proportions", I do not accept his contention that it is ignored here. In this regard, he draws unfavourable comparisons with the United…
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Online gambling and legislation
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Sinn Féin accused of hypocrisy after problem betting policy launched as mayor votes to allow gambling in his town

Sinn Féin has been accused of rank hypocrisy for issuing a national policy that would fight problem gambling, after a party mayor used his casting vote to enable gambling in two locations. rthur Gibbons, Lord mayor of Sligo, broke a tied vote at council level to approve gambling at two locations in the town. He did so while saying he was "not a…
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Sinn Féin accused of hypocrisy after problem betting policy launched as mayor votes to allow gambling in his town
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Legislation to ban use of credit cards in gambling to be brought forward by Cork TD

CORK TD Thomas Gould is pledging to bring legislation before the Dáil to ban the use of credit cards in gambling. The Sinn Féin Cork North Central TD made the promise in launching his party's gambling policy today. He said: "This policy would see real regulation on advertising, a social fund to support gambling addiction services, a ban on gambling…
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Legislation to ban use of credit cards in gambling to be brought forward by Cork TD
The Anglo Celt

Senator raises need for gambling control Bill

A local Senator has said that problematic gambling has reached "alarming proportions" particularly online during the Covid pandemic. Senator Joe O'Reilly is urging the government to introduce legislation aimed at limiting advertising and regulating the sector. Over recent months, the Fine Gael man says that "on an almost weekly basis" he has raised…
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Senator raises need for gambling control Bill
The Cork Ireland

Online Casino Regulation In Ireland

18 June 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Gambling is a fairly old type of activity, which was legalized in 1931. And today, several dozen land-based casinos are operating in the country, most of which are concentrated in Dublin. There are also about 1000 online bookmakers and more than 10000 slot machines in Ireland. Thanks to successful…
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Online Casino Regulation In Ireland
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