'Truly awful' - Strong Micheál Martin comments as new gambling measures approved | JOE.ie

Under the bill, a watershed prohibiting gambling advertising at certain times of day is set to be introduced

"It introduces serious new safeguards to protect people falling prey to gambling addiction while also balancing the freedom to enjoy responsible gambling," Micheál Martin stated.

"But we must also acknowledge and safeguard against the truly awful impact that gambling addiction can and does have on some people, families and communities. Also as part of it, gambling advertising intended to appeal to children will be prohibited, as will advertising that promotes excessive or compulsive gambling.As well as this, a watershed prohibiting gambling advertising between 5.30am and 9.00pm will be introduced.

The Bill also prohibits the use of credit credits as a form of gambling payment, while a Social Impact Fund will be created and managed by the authority with funding from the industry.

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