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    Irish firms end betting on youth sports

    A decision to be welcomed

    Irish firms end betting on youth sports

    Paddy Power and BoyleSports will no longer offer odds on under-18 sporting events in Ireland, the two firms said last week.

    It is legal to offer betting on these events but the Institute of Public Health had expressed concerns about adolescents being exposed to gambling, while the Department of Justice and Equality made recommendations for a new gambling bill following studies and consultations.

    A statement from Paddy Power said: "We are no longer taking bets on any under-18 or schools matches in Ireland.

    "We made the decision independently as we understand that some people have concerns about betting being available on under-18 sports - we've listened and are happy to respond."

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    I wish they would do the same with bumpers.

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    Try explaining to punters on All Ireland day that they can't bet on the All Ireland Minor final. It's a ridiculous decision.
    Last edited by SlimChance; 13th June 2016 at 10:31 PM.

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    Explain it to me when I am feeding my school team burgers before a game and backing the opposition. Fcuk sake...
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