They appear to operate without legal impediment and out of the public eye, so what actually happens behind the closed doors of the country’s casinos?

TAKE Paddy With You. Just tuck him inside your mobile phone, or onto your iPad. But most of all, take him in your head, where he can pop out every now and again, tap you on the shoulder, and whisper that it’s time for a flutter.

ONE sector which has really capitalised on gambling online is gaming. Betting on sports events has always had huge attraction, but the advent of an online outlet means that games such as casino gambling, poker and bingo have really taken off. Online gaming is big, getting bigger all the time.