Ireland's IBA updates Safer Gambling Code
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In Ireland, a ban on the use of credit cards in retail shops and online for Irish patrons has been agreed to by bookmakers. They also accepted a pre-watershed “whistle-to-whistling” advertising ban for live sport. The initiatives are part of an amended code of practice for safe gambling brought by the representative body of the country’s bookmaking industry.
Ireland's IBA updates Safer Gambling Code. The ban on credit card use and whistle-to-whistle restrictions are significant steps on that path. Iba has long called for the establishment of a regulator in Ireland.
Ireland's IBA updates Safer Gambling Code. Compliance by the end of the year. The code has been adopted by every Iba member and the lion’s share of licensed online companies that operate a sportsbook or casino in Ireland.
The industry has introduced restrictions on gambling advertising before 9pm and on live sporting events before 5 minutes after its conclusion. Horseracing and greyhound racing are not included. Sponsorship of television entertainment programs is included in the gambling adverts restriction.
Ireland's IBA updates Safer Gambling Code. For the first time in 35 years, "significant changes" will be made to gambling laws in Northern Ireland. Bookmakers will open for business on Sundays and Good Friday. Permitting children to play gaming machines will also be an offense.
