# Problem Gambling
Last year
2022
# Gambling
There are an estimated 12,000 problem gamblers in Ireland, health report finds
The most common type of gambling was the buying of a lottery ticket or scratch card.
All time
# Sports gambling
Poll: Do you think sports gambling ads should be banned?
The president released a statement on the matter today.
# Problem Gambling
Michael D Higgins describes TV gambling ads as a 'scourge' as he urges debate around the issue
President Higgins said debate around gambling in Ireland is to be welcomed.
# Gambling
'Not fit for purpose': Problem gambling supports 'lumped in' with alcohol and drug addiction services
When established, the gambling regulator will set up a “social fund” to help provide problem gambling treatment.
# Problem Gambling
'We've reached a point of no return - it's an epidemic': Problem gambling fears raised as bookie revenues soar
Long-awaited gambling regulations are due to be introduced later in the year.
# extern
Problem gambling charity faces threat of closure as government urged to fund services
Sinn Féin’s Thomas Gould has urged the government to provide funding for Extern.
# Betting Tax
Government resisted lobbying on betting duty but won't use the funds for problem gambling services
An extra €50 million is set to be raised from the betting duty this year, and activists are asking for even 10% of it for problem gambling.
# Health Research Board
There are at least 40,000 problem gamblers in Ireland
The proportion of problem gamblers in Ireland is far lower than in Northern Ireland, according to data from the Health Research Board.
# Addiction
'They're not your friend': Warning over bookmakers as Cheltenham festival begins
The Rutland Centre has said they are seeing more people affected by problem gambling.
# Davy Glennon
"I was feeling, isolated. I didn't know who to tell": Galway hurler urges action on gambling
Speaking on Claire Byrne last night, Galway hurler Davy Glennon detailed his chronic gambling addiction
