Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

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• Creates the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to license and regulate betting, gaming, lotteries, and gambling-related products and services.
• Establishes a National Gambling Exclusion Register and Social Impact Fund funded by licensees to address problem gambling through research and awareness.
• Prohibits children from gambling or working in the industry; requires licensees to limit advertising and promotion to protect public safety.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   2 Dec 2022
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   6 Dec 2022
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   6 Dec 2022
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   12 Jul 2023
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   1 May 2024
6. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   14 May 2024
7. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   14 May 2024
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   8 Oct 2024
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   8 Oct 2024
10. Cream List 33rd Dáil

    16 Oct 2024
11. Enacted

    23 Oct 2024