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When one thinks about online gambling or gambling in general in Ireland, Paddy Power comes quickly to mind. Paddy Power is Ireland’s largest bookmaker.
Its offline operations involves a chain of licensed betting offices, also accepting bets over the phone. Online gambling is also provided in Ireland, including online casino games, online poker, online bingo and sports betting, of course.
In general, gambling in Ireland is regulated by the a law from 1931 – the Betting Act 1931. An additional law that applies is the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956.
In 2001 the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001 was passed, allowing Irish citizens to bet on casinos and gambling sites based outside of Ireland, though leaving all other aspects, such as betting on casinos based in Ireland territory, in the grey.
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