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GAA issues ban on gambling sponsorship deals

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The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has taken steps to introduce a blanket ban on sponsorship’s from betting companies within the sport, reports rte.ie. After last years prohibition on players and management wagering on games they are involved, the GAA details that is is now “prohibiting the sponsorship of any GAA competition, team, playing gear or facility by a betting company.” …

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GAA urges Irish government to ban underage Gaelic Games wagering

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has pleaded for further amendments to Ireland’s 2013 Gambling Control Bill, with a view to prohibit wagering on underage/minor games (under 18)   The governing body of Gaelic Games (hurling and Gaelic football) has requested for the banning of wagers at inter-county level, citing the future integrity of the sports and youth development matters. Following …

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