Government bids to tax online gambling and ban super-casinos

TAXING online gambling and a crackdown on unregulated clubs are planned as the Government attempts to raise money and protect addicts.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2011 - 01:00
Juno McEnroe and Conor Kane

The moves come as it was revealed there has been a 30% rise in gamblers seeking help.

But an overhaul of gambling laws would spell the end for the planned €460 million super-casino in Tipperary, with the development of Las Vegas-style resorts being ruled out.

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