Irish Examiner View: Gambling laws urgently needed

Alcoholism and problem gambling are two social ills familiar to us in Ireland. Both are addictions capable of destroying the lives of not just the addict but also his or her family. However, while it may take an alcoholic years to drink away their home, a problem gambler can lose theirs in minutes. The lockdown has seen the closure of betting shops but, at the same time, there has been a huge inc

Alcoholism and problem gambling are two social ills familiar to us in Ireland. Both are addictions capable of destroying the lives of not just the addict but also his or her family.