New gambling laws will end sponsorship of teams with underage grades

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the new laws will safeguard against 'truly awful' gambling addiction that can be devastating for families. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The most far-reaching legislation regulating gambling in the history of the State will see a total ban on social media advertising and will end sponsorship for sports clubs with underage grades.

The legislation approved by the Government will also ban ATMs in bookies.