Most of the well-known companies have installed procedures and provide information to deal with both problems and underage gamblers. Health professionals tend to be sceptical about the good faith in which some of these companies are using such procedures.

REPRESENTATIVES of more than 80% of Irish bookmakers have agreed to support “responsible gambling” by signing up to an agreement with leading charity Gamcare.

One of the country’s largest betting chains has launched a programme to help problem gamblers.

The popularity of playing poker online has rocketed in the past year, according to a report published today.

The popularity of playing poker online has rocketed in the past year, according to a report published today.