Bookies to ban credit card betting as part of new voluntary code of conduct

As the government prepares to update gambling laws, Irish bookmakers are moving towards self-regulation

Gambling companies will train staff to spot potential compulsive or addictive behaviour among customers. Picture: Getty

Irish bookmakers are set to implement an industry-wide ban on credit card betting and restrict their advertising, in response to growing concerns about the level of gambling addiction in the country.

A new voluntary code of conduct, seen by the Business Post, has been agreed by members of the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA), which includes Paddy Power Betfair-owner Flutter Entertainment, Boylesports, Ladbrokes, and independent brands. It has also received a commitment from international operators which ...