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Research Warns Problem Gambling in Ireland Could be Higher Than Estimated

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The Economic and Social Research Institute has advised the new Irish gambling regulator to make problem gambling a priority.

As preparations continue for the launch of Ireland’s gambling regulator by autumn, new research warns that it should prioritise measures on problem gambling. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has concluded that problem gambling in Ireland “could be larger than initial estimates”.

It conducted a study with the aim of providing evidence-based research to inform debate and decision-making on the launch of Ireland’s new regulator, New research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) said the issue should be a main priority during the creation of a new regulatory body, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI).

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Estimates have suggested that around 12,000 people have issues with problem gambling in Ireland – around 0.3% of the population. Some 35,000 (0.9%) are estimated to be “at risk”. But ESRI suggests that these are likely to be underestimates due to biases in the survey design and response.

Its own research identified a strong societal burden of harm from problem gambling and found that young men from disadvantaged backgrounds were at the greatest risk along with those with other addictions. Frequent players were also more at risk, and the report identifies gambling advertising and complex bets as causes of increased gambling activity.

The report identified gaps in research to be addressed, including the underestimation of problem gambling prevalence, limited survey evidence on public attitudes towards gambling and a lack of understanding of the impact of marketing techniques.

It said: “Policy would benefit from behavioural audits of marketing techniques used in Ireland.”

Anne Marie Caulfield, CEO Designate of the GRAI, said: “We need to know the extent of the issue and how it is impacting people’s lives. We have commissioned the ESRI to conduct a second study focused on measuring the extent of problem gambling.”

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She said GRAI would make raising awareness of problem gambling and providing treatment and support services a “critical function”.

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Caesars Entertainment Expands WSOP Online Poker Platform to Pennsylvania

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Caesars Entertainment announced an expansion of the WSOP Online poker platform, now pooling liquidity in Pennsylvania with its three existing jurisdictions: Nevada, New Jersey, and Michigan. The move positions Caesars as the first online poker operator to share liquidity across four U.S. jurisdictions, establishing WSOP Online as the only platform in the US where players from all four states can compete in the same player pool. The inclusion of Pennsylvania follows Michigan’s integration with Nevada and New Jersey on WSOP Online in May 2024, marking another significant milestone in the development of WSOP Online as the premier online poker site.

In addition to the announcement of shared liquidity across another jurisdiction, Caesars unveiled the 2025 WSOP Online Bracelet schedule. The schedule will once again feature 30 bracelet events coinciding with the 56th annual World Series of Poker, which will be held for the fourth consecutive year at Caesars Rewards destinations Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip.

“The addition of the Pennsylvania player pool to WSOP Online comes at the perfect time, and we’re ready to give avid poker players in The Keystone State the opportunity to raise the stakes on their poker play. This expansion enhances the experience for players by building even greater prize pools that are up for grabs all summer long as a part of our jam-packed WSOP Online schedule. We’re ready to see who earns our largest online prize pools ever once the first hands are dealt this summer,” said Danielle Barille, Vice President of Online Poker at Caesars Entertainment.

The first Online Bracelet event kicks off on May 31 with a total of 10 live final tables, and the final event begins on July 15. In 2025, WSOP Online will introduce an Online Bracelet Leaderboard, offering over $30,000 in prizes for the first time. Participants in the Online Gold Bracelet events will accumulate leaderboard points, with the highest scorer being honored as the 2025 WSOP Online Bracelet Player of the Year.

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Every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday of the series will feature an official gold bracelet up for grabs, from the $333 Triple Treys No Limit Hold’em event on June 8 to the $5,300 WSOP Online High Roller Championship on July 9. Last year, over $30 Million in prize money was awarded from Online Bracelet events in June and July. This year, the schedule is highlighted by six Mystery Bounty tournaments with $5.5 Million in guarantees.

In addition, exclusive satellites to qualify for land-based tournaments will be offered on WSOP Online, with entry fees as low as $1. These satellites will be daily single-table satellites and massive promotions, such as the guaranteed 25-seat Main Event mega-satellites on June 29 and July 1 where 25 $10,000 Main Event Seats are guaranteed for every event. Ten Online Bracelet events will also begin online, playing under a hybrid format, with their final tables contested live in Las Vegas at the WSOP. WSOP satellites outside the US are currently underway and held exclusively at GGPoker.

Players are permitted to play on WSOP Online while simultaneously participating in live WSOP events at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas which will run from May 27 to July 16, with poker’s undisputed world championship, also known as the “Main Event,” beginning on July 2.

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Allwyn North America Partners with DC Lottery

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Allwyn North America has partnered with the DC Lottery to launch its portfolio of e-Instant games in Washington.

“DC Lottery’s mission is to responsibly maximize lottery funding for our communities – and our players expect high-quality gaming experiences. We’re excited to partner with Allwyn to bring a highly engaging style of e-Instants to our players with dynamic features and immersive gameplay,” said Eugene Vlasenko, DC Lottery’s Interim Executive Director.

With over 20 years of experience, Allwyn’s gaming studios provide access to a library of over 300 unique games, many of which have been top-performing games in Europe.

Allwyn’s content strategy is rooted in understanding the local market and players, to provide a diverse array of games that meet different player needs.

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The first game to be introduced in DC, Super Cash Bolt, has been customized for the DC Lottery. It is part of the successful Cash Bolt series, which have consistently been top performing games for the UK National Lottery, the Irish National Lottery, and Loterie Romande in Switzerland.

“Allwyn is known for offering innovative gaming experiences for players. It’s all about creating a digital world for our players with animation and interactive play – whether that’s a simple match-three outcome or more involved, longer-form play,” said Wayne Pickup, CEO of Allwyn North America.

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TaDa Gaming reveals golden prizes in Coin Tree

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Classic slot offers a fresh spin on fortune with up to 888x multipliers

Award-winning slot provider TaDa Gaming has unveiled its newest title, where the Chinese God of Wealth rewards lucky players in Coin Tree.

Set against the background of glimmering trees filled with coins, the game centres around the Golden Coin Tree symbol, which appears on the reels and can award random multipliers of up to 888x the bet.

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Coin Tree is based around a classic 3×3 slot, with artfully created graphics and a simple gameplay to evoke the feel of classic machines with a modern twist. Low volatility and frequent wins make the game perfect for players who enjoy simple yet engaging action.

Landing any winning combination on the single payline awards a minimum of 8x the bet, ensuring frequent wins and consistently satisfying payouts.

Coin Tree is the latest addition to TaDa Gaming’s growing collection of engaging titles with rewarding features.

Sean Liu, Director of Product Management at TaDa Gaming, said: “Coin Tree embodies all the simplicity and excitement of a traditional slot game.

“We wanted to create a title that is easy to play but still delivers big win potential, and we think players will love the thrill of chasing the 888x multiplier.”

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