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The updated Code of Practice for safer gambling, introduced by the Irish Bookmakers’ Association (IBA), outlines a comprehensive set of industry commitments in terms of player protection measures. Among those commitments is the industry-wide ban on credit cards!
According to the latest news the credit card ban will be in place both online and in shops! Some bookies have already introduced this change, while others need to adjust their platforms and proceed to the necessary technology changes until the end of the year.
Also an advertising ban will be in place before 9 pm, and will run from five minutes before the live sporting event until five minutes after, but will not include horse racing or greyhound racing.
IBA Chairperson Sharon Byrne commented on the changes: “We recognise that there is a need for the industry to continue to develop the highest of standards for safer gambling. We believe in particular that the credit card ban and the ‘whistle-to-whistle’ advertising restrictions are significant steps on that path.
The IBA has long called for the establishment of a regulator in Ireland and we welcome the government’s commitment to legislating for that in the coming period.
This Code is not the answer to problem gambling and we believe there is more that can be done within the forum provided by a regulator. However, we believe that these measures continue the journey the industry has been on in recent years, to ensure standards are increased for all.”
