Irish media has reported that the country’s Department of Justice has turned down parliamentary suggestions for enhanced affordability background checks. A report in the Irish Examiner over the New Year weekend outlined that two recommendations by the Oireachtas Justice Committee had been rejected by the Department. These included a proposal for financial background checks to be conducted when a customer …
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Flutter’s Peter Jackson endorses ‘dynamic and adaptable’ Irish regulation
As authorities work to implement the biggest overhaul of Irish betting regulation in decades, one of the country’s biggest industry stakeholders has outlined his views. Writing for The Irish Times, Flutter Entertainment Chief Executive Peter Jackson welcomed legislative changes, including the introduction of a new regulator – the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). Pending Dáil Éireann parliamentary approval of the Gambling …
Read More »EGBA: Ireland legislation bringing country in line with fellow EU states
Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill has been welcomed by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) as a ‘significant milestone’. The Bill was approved last month by the Irish cabinet, which is led by a tri-party coalition, having been drafted by Minister of State for Justice James Browne. Praising the legislation, EGBA has stated that the Bill will modernise Ireland’s gambling …
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