The Emerald Isle may still be awaiting regulatory reform, but economic growth hints at a resurgent gaming and amusement industry, writes Simon Liddle.

Ireland

THE above heading is meant ironically, of course. Ireland’s gaming regulations have been on the cusp of reform for years, yet the rules remain those set out in several pieces of legislation from the 20th century, most notably the Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956.

Ireland’s gaming market is in a permanent state of change; everyone knows it is coming but there have been many false dawns. That’s not to say the market is not evolving, however. Much of the argument in favour of regulatory reforms is based on the notion that the existing framework is no longer fit for purpose given the myriad ways of gambling that now exist.

Read the full article in the April issue of InterGame