Ireland to impose 'heaviest penalties' in Europe on companies that allow children to gamble

A survey found that while the use of cannabis, cigarettes and alcohol is falling among Irish teens, gambling is on the rise.

Ireland will soon have the “heaviest penalties” in Europe for companies that allow children to gamble, the industry regulator has said.

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland made the statement in response to a new European-wide survey that showed a significant increase in young people in Ireland who have gambled in the last year.