Ireland – the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 – Hot Topics: Children & Advertising

Published

Sep 14 2023

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I am an experienced Irish lawyer. I specialise in complex technology, data and IP transactions, and advise innovative clients on the laws and regulations applicable to related products and services offered in Ireland and other parts of the European Union.

Georgina Parkinson

Associate
Ireland

I am an associate in Bird & Bird's International Commercial Group, based in the Dublin office where I specialise in Technology, Media, Entertainment and Sports.

A recent report by the Institute of Public Health, in conjunction with TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland, has published findings that more than one-in-five (22.9%) of 16-year olds in Ireland have gambled money in the last 12 months, with boys making up the vast majority (80%) of 16-year olds who meet the criteria for problem gambling. The report also finds that 23.1% of 16-year olds engaged in gambling for money did so online with…