Gambling law fails to tackle key fears, betting giant claims
Legislation establishing an independent regulator passed this week
Irish Bookmakers Association
Casino owner says gambling law’s €10 bet limits will unfairly hit business
Bill exempts other forms of betting that, casinos argue, are more likely to give rise to the problem gambling that limits are supposed to counter
New gambling law could block Premier League broadcasts
Bookmakers warn rules in betting bill barring visible advertising of gambling before watershed could hit much live TV sport
Politicians seek tough sanctions for bookies that break proposed new betting laws
Oireachtas committee demands fines and revoked licences for rule breaches
Gambling watchdog should oversee National Lottery, Oireachtas group told
New Gambling Regulation Bill proposes authority to licence and regulate betting businesses
Bookies open on St Stephen’s Day but trade still expected to be hit
IBA survey earlier this year found turnover in betting shops down by over 50 per cent
Independent bookies under threat from Level 5 restrictions
Big three have online presence but many smaller shops will not survive new lockdown
Betting shops in Ireland told to close their doors
Most bookmakers had reopened this week but will have to close again until June 29th
Gambling industry walking a fine line during sporting lockdown
‘You don’t solve a gambling problem by taking away sport’
Government is considering tax break for bookies
Measure under consideration would allow tax-free turnover of €2.5 million a year
Odds stacked against bookmakers as policy makers target gambling
Cantillon: Despite outcry from small bookies, Government under pressure to clamp down
Racing relieved as budget increases funding by €3.2 million to €67.2
Betting tax increase will result in 1,500 job loses, say Irish Bookmakers Association
Possible hike in betting tax may be passed on to punters
Higher tax on bookmakers’ turnover and betting exchange commission urged
Raising betting tax would ‘lead to shop closures, job losses’
Irish Bookmakers Association says cost base for betting shops has risen in recent years
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