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Friday 25 September 2020
The 49-year-old was sent home from the 2019 World Cup and handed a nine-month suspension from sport.
Restrictions will be reviewed on monthly basis.
There is still plenty to wager on, even if there is very little sport ongoing.
The 30-year-old English striker was released by Turkish club Trabzonspor earlier today.
Johnny Ward brings backers and layers alike to book.
The matter will be discussed at a meeting of the GAA Central Council.
Former jockey John Gillen on his life before and after his descent into alcoholism.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
Jim O’Callaghan said a Gambling Regulator needs to be in place by the end of the year.
Brian Rice has been praised after openly discussing his problems.
Gambling firms’ share prices fell upon the announcement of the ban.
Bookmaker Bet365 showed 23 third-round matches last weekend.
‘It sucks you in,’ the Derby County player admitted.
The closure will result in the loss of almost 80 jobs at the Dublin 2 private members club.
It comes after a protest at the Dáil on Tuesday.
Around 50 bingo players were bussed to the Dáil this morning to protest a bill that they say could see their winnings cut in half.
The gambling industry in Ireland is governed by the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956.
Philip Barry, who was homeless at the time of the office, caused €15,000 worth of damage.
Minister Donohoe said his officials had “insufficient legal certainty” to change how it taxes the sector.
As many as 40,000 of the machines may be in use across the country as the industry operates virtually unchecked.
Despite a recent crackdown, gaming operators continue to openly flout bans in many parts of the country.
The ex-Man United and England midfielder has until 26 April to respond.
Measures first mooted in the Gambling Control Bill (2013) are finally set to be enacted by government.
The trust receives funding from the gambling industry and will be run by a board which includes two former junior ministers.
An extra €50 million is set to be raised from the betting duty this year, and activists are asking for even 10% of it for problem gambling.
Ian O’Sullivan appeared in court over the theft of €6,901 in cash and €4,000 in cheques from Musgraves.
The HSE has provided figures on the age and geographic breakdown of some of those who enter treatment for gambling addiction.
The HSE has admitted its own figures don’t come close to painting a picture of the extent of problem gambling in Ireland.
A team of researchers are John Hopkins University has found out why the brain makes high-risk decisions.
Between 28,000 and 40,000 people in Ireland suffer from a gambling disorder.
High profile GAA players have shared stories about how gambling addictions affected their lives – so should gambling ads be restricted?
New rules targeting money laundering were announced today by the government.
The practice is particularly prevalent in Irish prisons.
The British Gambling Commission also found that PPB “failed to adequately interact with customers who were displaying signs of problem gambling”.
One treatment expert said he is concerned, in particular, about young people who can very quickly gamble all of their money away online.
The cost of the Lotto Plus draws will both increase by 50 cent.
The FAI is said to be considering cutting ties with betting firm, Ladbrokes.
‘We probably won’t know the impact of online gambling on our society for another ten years’, writes John Halligan.
There’s a sharper focus on sports adverts and the detrimental effect they could have on young people.
He said that he was concerned when he read some of the cases of gambling among sporting athletes.
Davy Glennon said his mother remortgaged the family home to repay his gambling debts.
WELL, THE AUTUMN weather is certainly upon us this week and many people will no doubt have had to turn on their heating for the first time in months.
Met Éireann says the cool weather will continue today before turning cold tonight.
Temperatures will drop as low as zero overnight.
Now, for most people, this forecast is bad news. But for some, the cold weather is heaven.
Today we’re asking: Do you like cold weather?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Some sun, showers around in the p.m.
Max: 12 °C
Min: 1 °C
Mostly sunny
Max: 12 °C
Min: 1 °C
Times of sun and clouds
Max: 14 °C
Min: 8 °C
