GRAI launches campaign helping parents to spot the signs of underage gambling

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), in partnership with HSE Addiction Services, launched a national public awareness campaign and published guidance to help parents recognise signs of underage gambling, how to talk to children about gambling, and where to seek help. The campaign runs across video on demand, radio, digital audio and social media and highlights research by the ESRI that children who gamble are twice as likely as adults to develop a gambling problem. The notice also references the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 and forthcoming commencement of its child protection provisions.