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Gambling

Last month
May 2026
Officials to examine ‘suspicious bets’ on Dublin Central byelection, says Harris
Why the share price at Ireland’s biggest gambling company has crashed by over 60%
The stock price for Flutter, the firm behind Paddy Power, is currently tanking, and is down to a third of the price that it was at less than a year ago.
This year
2026
Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
People who gambled as children nearly twice as likely to suffer from problem gambling
Last year
2025
Former Paddy Power boss calls for gambling tax hikes to deter harmful betting
Streachailt phearsanta Moglaí Bap ó Kneecap léirithe i ndráma Gaeilge
Personal struggle with gambling of Kneecap member dramatised in play as Gaeilge
Proposed gaming machine arcade for Ballymun refused planning permission
ESRI and gambling regulator studied gambling promotions by having participants bet on the Euros
Outcry over 'exploitative' gaming machine arcade planned for Ballymun
Debunked: Unscientific study shared to claim Dublin is among ‘most dangerous cities in Europe’
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Ireland's new gambling watchdog is up and running, but its strict laws won't apply until 2026
Bank of Ireland introduces voluntary measures to block gambling transactions
No timeline in place to activate new strict gambling regulations
Gambling watchdog's long-awaited licencing and regulation work to begin from tomorrow
'The same feeling as gambling': Loot boxes are pulling young gamers into the world of betting
Suicide and gambling addiction: Access to betting accounts seen as key to prevention
All time
Lottery regulator urges against 'well-intentioned' scratchcards as Christmas gifts for children
'I don't think sport helps itself by allowing betting companies to be part of it'
Credit card bans and bar on daytime advertising part of strict new gambling rules
Up to 394 lottery prizes went uncollected after winning players were told they won nothing
Sunak says he'll remove any Tories who've broken gambling rules by betting on election date
Rishi Sunak's protection officer arrested over alleged bets on timing of UK election
Cabinet to sign off on one-year lease extension for Citywest accommodation centre
The regulation zone: Addiction experts are welcoming new gambling laws amid industry concerns
Tanaiste says horseracing industry’s fears over gambling bill ‘will not be realised’
Minister wanted 1% betting tax hike in Budget 2024 - but was shot down for second year in a row
Minister wanted 1% betting tax hike in Budget 2024 - but was shot down for second year in a row
One-in-30 people in Ireland have a gambling addiction - ten times higher than was found in 2019
'It’s like a hurricane' – Phil Mickelson opens up on gambling addiction
Government won't exempt horse-racing TV channels from ban on daytime gambling ads
Nearly 30% of Irish 16-year-olds say they gambled within the previous year
Poll: Should gambling advertising be banned?
Premier League clubs agree to end gambling sponsorship on front of shirts
Online gambling among young Irish people almost quadruples between ages of 17 and 20
Online gambling causing surge of suicidal young men in A&E, NHS clinic says
Gambling ads to be banned before 9pm watershed under new laws
After years of delays, Govt appoints the first ever gambling regulator to oversee sector
Poll: Should all gambling ads be banned before 9pm?