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Number of problem gamblers in Ireland more than doubled in four years

Last year, 352 people accessed publicly-funded addiction treatment services where gambling was identified as the primary issue, up from 159 in 2021

<p>Housing Minister James Browne said that 'instinctively' he would have 'concerns' about the pressure these online platforms put on house buyers. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Housing minister orders review of online bidding portals amid 'gamification' concerns

<p>Paddy Power will shut up to 100 betting shops across Ireland and the UK, the bookmaker said on Thursday, with up to 400 employees now facing the risk of redundancy. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

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Paddy Power may close up to 100 shops in Ireland and UK, with 400 jobs at risk

Prediction markets High Court threat

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What are Polymarket and Kalshi, the two global prediction giants that are now blocked in Ireland?

Cork influencer's Meta glasses video of young woman's medical emergency removed by TikTok

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Cork influencer's prank videos linked to promotion of unlicensed gambling operator

Prediction markets High Court threat

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Polymarket geoblocks services in Ireland after gambling watchdog's High Court threat

Mobile Gambling with a Friend

Regulator intervenes to have Ireland geoblocked by prediction markets site

Regulator applying for ‘trusted flagger status’ with Coimisiún na Meán so that if it flags a site, it can be taken down within two hours

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Government seeks to tighten financial controls around cryptocurrency and gambling

Government seeks to tighten financial controls around cryptocurrency and gambling

One Government source said the new plan would protect individuals from scams, while targeting criminal networks and those involved in terrorist financing

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting

Polymarket bets on Dublin Central by-election causing 'grave concerns' – Tánaiste

Simon Harris promised a deep dive into the 'wild west' of online betting markets that he said were 'secretive, murky, and unregulated'

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Gambling addicted man with glasses in front of online casino slot machine on laptop computer at night

Gambling addiction among young adults has ‘exploded’, support group warns

Support services say smartphone betting and online gambling have driven a sharp rise in young people seeking help

Thu, 14 May, 2026

More than half a million euro wagered on Gerry Hutch to win Dáil seat

More than half a million euro wagered on Gerry Hutch to win Dáil seat

Polymarket has taken $1.1m in bets on the outcome of the Dublin Central by election — including $180,000 on campaigner Gillian Sheratt who is not a candidate

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election

No constraints exist on election wagers, says watchdog, as by-elections attract $1m in bets

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland said a new licensing regime is being rolled out under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Local elections 2026

S Fergus Finlay: Young people must be taught to think critically or we are doomed

We’ve just witnessed a set of local elections in the UK that represent, at least for now, a seismic change in public opinion, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 12 May, 2026

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Gambling ads on social media target young men as study reveals 12.6 million male views

Research highlights how algorithms amplify betting adverts to younger male audiences, raising concerns about harm and regulation gaps

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Lotto bosses call for ban on bookies as 'bets divert €289m a year from good causes'

Lotto bosses call for ban on bookies as 'bets divert €289m a year from good causes'

Ireland's National Lottery operator has urged the State to ban secondary betting on its draws

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Mobile Gambling with a Friend

Irish men encounter 'dizzying' number of gambling ads on social media, research finds

The report said gambling firms are reaching young men, the group most likely to experience problem gambling, on social media at more than double the rate of women

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

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Principal stole over €100k from school to feed gambling addiction

One-month Teaching Council suspension for principal as conduct 'incompatible with teaching'

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

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Uninformed influencer endorsement of products a problem, says ad watchdog

Complaints to Ireland’s advertising watchdog about influencer endorsements are increasing, with more companies using content creators to promote their products, the chief executive of the Advertising Standards Authority has said.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest

Letters to the Editor: Protests create a shift in political landscape

One reader writes in to say the departure of the two Healy-Raes and the emergence of younger deputies finding their voices signals a realisation that the social contract is nearing — or has already reached — a breaking point

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Colin Sheridan: We’ve turned everything into a market — even human suffering

Colin Sheridan: We’ve turned everything into a market — even human suffering

From crypto hype to betting on global crises, speculation is evolving — and ordinary investors are still losing out

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Cork man admits using tweezers to steal money from collection box at UCC's Honan Chapel

Cork man admits using tweezers to steal money from collection box at UCC's Honan Chapel

The heroin and gambling addict has an extensive history of committing exactly this type of offence at churches around Cork

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

The 85th Annual Peabody Awards - Arrivals / Cocktails

Patrick Radden Keefe on human stories, tracing Irish family, and Russian espionage

Say Nothing author Patrick Radden Keefe has penned another gripping non-fiction classic. He tells Richard Fitzpatrick what drew him to the story of Zac Brettler

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

The CEO of Cork's Everyman Theatre on filling seats, retaining audiences, and the events centre

The CEO of Cork's Everyman Theatre on filling seats, retaining audiences, and the events centre

Brian Fenton talks theatre revenues, diversifying its programme, and events centre plans

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Solid as a rock: Former stonemason Mick Flannery hands-on in development of his musical stage show

Solid as a rock: Former stonemason Mick Flannery hands-on in development of his musical stage show

The House Must Win was developed with Julie Kelleher, and stars Tommy Tiernan in a show that opens in Dublin and Cork in the coming weeks

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

West Ham United v Brentford - Emirates FA Cup - Fifth Round - London Stadium

Nine Premier League clubs face season without shirt sponsor

12 clubs have not yet signed front of shirt sponsor deals for next season

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Person using smartphone while relaxing on a comfortable striped bed

S Jack Anderson: Time for sports fans to cash out on excesses of modern gambling

Gambling today is a digital drug that we all carry in our pocket.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Gambling sites with ‘fake’ licences are targeting Irish users — and influencers are helping promote them

Gambling sites with ‘fake’ licences are targeting Irish users — and influencers are helping promote them

Offshore operators and social media influencers are driving the rise of unregulated gambling platforms among Irish users

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

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Man jailed for smashing two TVs and a protective screen in Cork City betting office

Cork District Court heard the man 'feels he should be hospitalised because of his psychotic disorder'

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Judge wishes Cork man well in his future as she convicts him of stealing from his employer

Judge wishes Cork man well in his future as she convicts him of stealing from his employer

The court heard that the man had rehabilitated, had repaid the loss in full, had new employment, and had no previous convictions

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Cork man 'caught rotten' breaking into pub with balaclava and crowbar, judge says

Cork man 'caught rotten' breaking into pub with balaclava and crowbar, judge says

Accused found trying to open till at Flannerys of Glasheen in the early hours of Saturday morning, court heard

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Close Up Of Person With Addiction To Online Gambling Or Shopping Using Credit Card And Mobile Phone

Sean Murray: Government must take steps to stop problem gambling

With interventions like this and the one by the Oireachtas justice committee, a clear message is being sent to the Government — Ireland’s new gambling laws must have teeth

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Paddy Power owner bets on US, Latin America, and mainland Europe expansion to offset Covid threat

Paddy Power owner bets on US, Latin America, and mainland Europe expansion to offset Covid threat

The betting company turns their attention to global expansion to ease recovery from Covid-19 setbacks

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020