Gambling is a ticking time bomb and we can’t ignore it any longer

The extent of problem gambling in Ireland is far worse than previously thought

In 2025, gambling is a multi-billion euro industry embedded into every facet of sport around the world. File picture

After years of burying our heads in the sand on what a massive problem gambling is in this country, the last few years have seen a step change in our understanding of the issue.

This is in no small part down to the country’s first gambling regulator.