GAA praised for their 'socially responsible approach' towards gambling

Three years ago, the organisation voted to implement an explicit ban on gambling sponsorship and advertising at all levels of the sport throughout the island of Ireland

The GAA are keen to see “in-play” betting prohibited in matches, according to a new report on gambling in Ireland. Picture: iStock

The GAA are keen to see “in-play” betting prohibited in matches, according to a new report on gambling in Ireland.

The study, funded by Gambling Awareness Trust, revealed the GAA had planned for an awareness campaign on an All-Ireland senior semi-final weekend, which was postponed due to the pandemic.