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# gambling-control-bill - Friday 19 July, 2019
'I fell in love with them from the first day': How Ireland's slot machine habit fuels addiction
As many as 40,000 of the machines may be in use across the country as the industry operates virtually unchecked.
# gambling-control-bill - Thursday 18 July, 2019
'A licence to print money': The 'wild west' of Ireland's rampant slot machine industry
Despite a recent crackdown, gaming operators continue to openly flout bans in many parts of the country.
# gambling-control-bill - Wednesday 10 January, 2018
Casinos, gaming machines and online gambling to be overseen by independent regulator
The Gambling Control Bill, which has been gathering dust in Leinster House, is to be updated.
# gambling-control-bill - Monday 27 November, 2017
Long-delayed laws could restrict gambling advertising. So why do bookies want it?
The Gambling Control Bill has been gathering dust in Leinster House for almost five years, but all sides say it’s needed now.
# gambling-control-bill - Monday 16 January, 2017
'They can be in bed next to their partner, gambling away the rent'
It’s four years since new gambling legislation was put in train – and experts say it can’t come soon enough.
# gambling-control-bill - Tuesday 22 November, 2016
"I was feeling, isolated. I didn't know who to tell": Galway hurler urges action on gambling
Speaking on Claire Byrne last night, Galway hurler Davy Glennon detailed his chronic gambling addiction
# gambling-control-bill - Monday 15 July, 2013
Law will regulate Ireland's 'new and dynamic' gambling sector
The proposed new law will limit the number and size of casinos that can operate in Ireland and was announced by Justice Minister Alan Shatter today.
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Poll: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
LAST WEEK, TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar announced further restrictions for a two-week period until Easter Sunday, 12 April.
Everybody in Ireland has been told to stay at home for two weeks, except essential workers travelling to work and other exceptions.
People who do leave their homes for exercise will be required to stay within a 2km radius.
Shielding or cocooning has also be introduced for all of those over 70 years of age and specific categories of people who are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.
With everyone being asked to stay at home, people may find themselves with a lot more free time on their hands than usual.
So, today we want to know: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
Poll Results:
No, I'm still working and haven't got a minute (3392)
Yes, I plan to take up a new hobby (1953)
No, I'll spend my time staring at the TV (1327)
I'm not sure / no opinion (1062)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
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