How the new Gambling Bill will affect sports lottos and fundraisers

There are implications for “Win A House”, “Win A Car” draws and possibly competitions like “Last Man Standing”.

Sixmilebridge GAA lotto ticket seller Gerry Liddane in 2019. Photo by Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile

GAA clubs, county boards and other sports units will be restricted from promoting lotteries or other gambling activities during the day where the maximum winnings exceeds €10,000.

The Gambling Bill, passed by the Dáil on Wednesday, means clubs will not be permitted to advertise on “television, radio or an on-demand audio-visual media service between the hours of 5:30 am and 9:00 pm” unless the maximum winnings is or under the €10,000 mark.