Source: GRAI (Ireland)
A GRAI legislation page snippet says the authority has launched a public consultation and is inviting submissions from stakeholders, operators and the public. It refers to the Gambling Regulation Act but gives no consultation subject or deadline.
Operators and other stakeholders are invited to submit views, but the snippet does not identify the proposal.
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