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Irish National Lottery Calls for Ban on Bookmaker Lottery Draw Bets
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Irish National Lottery Calls for Ban on Bookmaker Lottery Draw Bets

Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) urges the government to prohibit bookmakers from accepting bets on lottery draws, citing diversion of sales and funds.

Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) urges the government to prohibit bookmakers from accepting bets on lottery draws, citing diversion of sales and funds.

Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) claims that a regulatory gap exists between the Irish National Lottery and licensed bookmakers due to the latter offering bets on lottery draws. The FDJ United-owned operator is calling for the government to ban bookmakers from taking bets on lottery draws, arguing that the practice diverts potential sales and funds from...

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