# Ireland’s Gambling License Scandal | Dublin News

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-07-11T06:23:51+00:00
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Ireland’s gambling watchdog is under fire after a global investigation revealed it licensed six companies tied to a vast illegal betting network—fueling addiction, depression, and generational trauma. With gambling now classified as a substance abuse disorder by the WHO, the brain’s dopamine-driven thrill makes it dangerously addictive. VIP managers even incentivize compulsive play, while industry-funded “responsible gambling” slogans do little to stop the damage. Ireland’s new regulator must act boldly—cutting crime funding, banning exploitative ads, and saying “Don’t gamble” instead of “Please gamble responsibly.” Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5ba8946d1449d741

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