Clubs have a different social role from other companies and should not encourage fans to take financial risks

New Gambling Regulation Bill proposes authority to licence and regulate betting businesses

Firms to halt credit card betting and pre-9pm TV advertising as they read political mood

Key question is now the level at which checks will apply, industry expert says

British regulator adds conditions to licence after Irish bookmaker breached rules

Regulator still doesn’t exist in Ireland but will the new government change that?

A number of European countries have introduced spending and deposit limits

Betting giant says it could face £10 million hit from proposed restriction

Five bookmakers using ‘shameful’ tactics, NHS mental health director says

There are fears of money laundering as clone websites channel unvetted customers to Betfair partner sites

Irish football could do with some of the help the equestrian industry has enjoyed for years

According to the BBC report, horse racing will be exempt from the restrictions

Bookmaker blames regulatory and tax changes for revising down full-year profit expectations

Cantillon: Despite outcry from small bookies, Government under pressure to clamp down