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McDowell to shut casinos

GAMING clubs are to be closed down under plans by Justice Minister Michael McDowell.

Tue, 07 Mar, 2006 - 00:00

Cormac O’Keeffe

Mr McDowell said they were operating under the guise of private members’ clubs, but were essentially casinos.

“Casinos are illegal in Ireland. All commercial clubs where unlawful gaming takes place are illegal in Ireland,” he said.

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