Flutter Entertainment Welcomes Gambling Regulation Bill Report

Flutter Entertainment plc has welcomed the publication by the Justice Committee of its Pre-Legislative Scrutiny Report on the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill. Conor Grant, CEO of Flutter UK&I, stated that the report marks a positive milestone in developing a regulatory authority for sports betting and gaming in Ireland. Flutter notes the broad welcome for the Bill from the Committee and hopes that the Government will prioritise the drafting of the Bill and its early introduction into the Oireachtas.

Flutter has consistently expressed the view that to be effective, new measures introduced should be evidence based. Conor Grant concluded by saying, “We welcome the Committee’s considered report on this important issue and believe it will inform the introduction of evidence-based legislation in the coming months.”

Flutter has consistently expressed the view that to be effective, new measures introduced should be evidence based. Further examination would be welcome of each suggested measure to ensure they are both practical and effective. Of primary importance is the adequate resourcing of the Authority. By its nature, effective regulation, irrespective of the sector, is expensive and requires a sophisticated, thoughtful approach. The ability of the Authority to regulate effectively is of crucial importance and will require a significant commitment of resources and expertise.