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Minister Browne's opening speech Gambling Regulation Bill

I move that the Bill be read a second time. I am pleased to have the opportunity to present the Gambling Regulation Bill before this House. I know there is significant support to progressing this landmark legislation and I look forward to hearing your contributions. Today is a true milestone for this long awaited legislation. This is an important…

Law ・ 06 December 2022

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EGBA backs Irish legislative report calling on Govt. to create specific regulations for gambling

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) released a statement Wednesday welcoming the Irish Parliament's Justice Committee's recently published pre-legislative scrutiny report on the Government's General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill, which intends to overhaul the country's gambling regulations. The report includesrecommendations…

Law ・ 20 May 2022

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Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill

On 19 October 2021 the Irish Government approved the publication of the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill (the "General Scheme" ) which sets out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of a new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (the "Authority" ). On 17 May 2022 the Joint Committee on Justice (the "Committee" )…

Law ・ 19 May 2022

World Casino News

Ireland could soon implement new gambling marketing rules

In Ireland and an influential government committee has reportedly recommended instituting a prohibition against the broadcasting of any gambling advertisements on television before nine o'clock in the evening. According to a Tuesday report from the Irish Examiner newspaper, the Committee of Justice has advised the implementation of a ban on the…

Law ・ 19 May 2022

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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…

Law ・ 11 May 2022

The Cork Ireland

Is it legal to play in a casino in Ireland

21 April 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Who is responsible for regulating gambling in Ireland? Are players really allowed to gamble legally? and what is the government's attitude towards online gambling? Many people in Ireland love gambling entertainment, so it's not surprising that it's legal here. The horse racing, sports betting and…

Lottery ・ 21 April 2022

RTE

Does gaming expose children to gambling?

One of the most desired presents to be left under the Christmas tree last year was the PlayStation 5. With global chip shortages and supply-chain issues, even Santa Claus and his elves had difficulty obtaining Sony's newest console. But what if that new console, and the games on it, was exposing children to gambling? RTÉ 2FM's Jennifer Zamparelli…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 February 2022

The Irish Times

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Fitness to Practice Update Series: Green Light for the Gambling Regulatory Authority

The 2022 Budget has allocated a sum of €500000 for the establishment of the long awaited Gambling Regulatory Authority ("the Authority"). This is a welcome announcement as gambling reform has been in development for some time. In addition to the 2022 Budget provision for the establishment of the Authority, The Minister of State for Law Reform,…

Law ・ 29 October 2021

European Gaming

EGBA Welcomes Progress on Irish Gambling Regulations

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the Irish government's proposals to establish a regulatory authority and a national self-exclusion register for gambling. On October 21, Ireland's Minister of State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, James Browne TD, published the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation…

Law ・ 28 October 2021

Gambling Insider

It's a yes: EGBA welcomes new regulatory proposal for online gambling in Ireland

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed new proposals in establishing dedicated regulations for online gambling in Ireland. EGBA is especially behind the proposal to establish a regulatory authority for gambling and the ideals of a national self-exclusion register, to clamp down on gambling harm and allow anyone experiencing…

Politics ・ 27 October 2021

Breaking News

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…

Law ・ 23 October 2021

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Bill to establish gambling regulator and control online sites

The General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill has been published by James Browne (Minister of State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, pictured). It commits to establishing a gambling regulator, and to regulating advertising, gambling websites and apps. The authority will start operations as soon as possible after enactment, with a…

Law ・ 22 October 2021

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…

Law ・ 13 September 2021

Independent

Renewed call to open Gambling Regulator office in Gorey

Back in 2008 then councillor, Malcolm Byrne, called upon the government to locate the planned Gaming Commission in Gorey. At the time the-then Minister for Justice Michael McDowell had committed to establishing the Gaming Commission in Gorey, with the creation of up to 30 new jobs. Now, some 13 years later, Senator Byrne is asking the government of…

Law ・ 31 August 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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