Irish Bookmakers Association Welcomes Commencement of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 The Irish Bookmakers Association and its members welcome the recent announcement that Minister Jim O’Callaghan has signed the commencement order for the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. This marks a significant milestone, following years of dedicated work by his predecessor, Minister James Browne, as well […]
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Safer Gambling Week 2024 starts this Monday. It brings the industry together for an important initiative. Running from 18th to 24th November, the campaign highlights safer gambling practices. It also encourages open conversations between businesses, customers, and support services. This united effort aims to make gambling safer, more responsible, and enjoyable for everyone.
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The Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA) has submitted its detailed Budget 2025 proposal to the Minister for Finance, highlighting key issues impacting the betting sector in Ireland.
SGWeek24 Safer Gambling Week is an annual, nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness of safer gambling. It brings together all sectors of the gambling industry, including online operators, betting shops, and race tracks, to promote responsible gambling and provide advice on how to gamble safely Lets Talk about Safer Gambling Safer Gambling Week 2024 takes
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Irish betting shop closures have been spread throughout the country. Over the long-term the number of betting shops decreased from 1385 in 2008 to 731 by the end of 2024, a decrease of 47.2%.
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Safer Gambling Week, backed by the entire gaming industry, from betting shops and Race tracks to online platforms. Experience a unified campaign bridging both affiliated and independent sectors. Our mission? Engage all, from players to operators, in pivotal conversations about safe gambling. Learn about safer gambling practices, discover tools for year-round responsible play, and information about how to access the vast range of essential support resources.
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The IBA and our members have consistently supported the Gambling Regulation Bill (“the Bill”) and the introduction of regulation of the sector. We remain committed to combating problem gambling and are consistently striving to improve the effectiveness of our safer gambling measures. We want to examine the ESRI report in detail to fully understand its methodology and
Gambling Regulation Bill -The IBA welcomes the publication of this important piece of legislation. Having called for regulation of the sector..
The Irish Bookmakers Association(IBA), which represents over 750 of the 780 betting shops in Ireland, welcomes the approval for publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill.
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Safer Gambling in Ireland: Current and future perspectives. Webinar to discuss the initiatives currently in place to promote safer gambling in Ireland, and the challenges and opportunities for the future gambling regulations
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