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# Problem Gambling

This week
4th June 2023 - 9th June 2023
# Gambling Addiction
The 'hidden victims' of the hidden addiction: Problem gambling and its impact on family members
“They had to change their lives because of what gambling addiction had done.”
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Sun 7:00 AM
Last month
May 2023
THE MORNING LEAD
Irish Lotto's new 'schedule play' feature described as 'concerning' by problem gambling experts
A report by
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
The feature allows players to set up continuous plays for up to 12-months which Professor Colin O’Gara says is “increasing the frequency of gambling”.
20.9k
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May 13th 2023, 12:05 AM
Last year
2022
# Gambling
There are an estimated 12,000 problem gamblers in Ireland, health report finds
The most common type of gambling was the buying of a lottery ticket or scratch card.
8.7k
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Feb 9th 2022, 2:40 PM
All time
# Sports gambling
Poll: Do you think sports gambling ads should be banned?
The president released a statement on the matter today.
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Jul 10th 2021, 11:37 AM
# Problem Gambling
Michael D Higgins describes TV gambling ads as a 'scourge' as he urges debate around the issue
President Higgins said debate around gambling in Ireland is to be welcomed.
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Jul 10th 2021, 10:31 AM
# Gambling
'Not fit for purpose': Problem gambling supports 'lumped in' with alcohol and drug addiction services
When established, the gambling regulator will set up a “social fund” to help provide problem gambling treatment.
13.3k
27
Apr 5th 2021, 6:30 AM
# Problem Gambling
'We've reached a point of no return - it's an epidemic': Problem gambling fears raised as bookie revenues soar
Long-awaited gambling regulations are due to be introduced later in the year.
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Mar 6th 2021, 8:00 AM
# extern
Problem gambling charity faces threat of closure as government urged to fund services
Sinn Féin’s Thomas Gould has urged the government to provide funding for Extern.
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Jan 15th 2021, 2:19 PM
# Betting Tax
Government resisted lobbying on betting duty but won't use the funds for problem gambling services
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.
10.9k
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Mar 3rd 2019, 6:55 AM
# Health Research Board
There are at least 40,000 problem gamblers in Ireland
The proportion of problem gamblers in Ireland is far lower than in Northern Ireland, according to data from the Health Research Board.
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Feb 27th 2019, 4:09 PM
# Addiction
'They're not your friend': Warning over bookmakers as Cheltenham festival begins
The Rutland Centre has said they are seeing more people affected by problem gambling.
11.9k
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Mar 14th 2017, 6:01 AM
# Davy Glennon
"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
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Nov 22nd 2016, 10:02 AM