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Researchers criticise Irish lottery regulator’s reports on gambling harm

Regulation

Academic researchers criticised Ireland’s Regulator of the National Lottery for how its annual reports from 2014 to 2024 described gambling and related harms. Their study said the reports gave little attention to addiction and public health risks; the regulator said its reports reflect statutory and licensing requirements.

The criticism raises questions about how the regulator addresses player welfare and gambling-related harm in its reporting.

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