From what it had to say, it’s clear that huge sums are involved when it comes to gambling in Ireland. Gambling seen as 'recession proof'Barry Grant, an addiction counsellor and project manager at Extern Problem Gambling, said that even during bad economic times in Ireland, gambling is seen as something that is “recession proof”. "In a cost-of-living crisis-type situation, some people would turn to gambling as a means to make ends meet. Regulator's plansThe regulator’s work has been multifaceted since it began, but not all of the sections of the legislation tackling problem gambling, including advertising curbs, have been enacted as of yet. In the meantime, however, gambling spending continues at pace and is on the rise, according to the Central Bank figures.

Source: Irish Examiner January 01, 2026 02:03 UTC