Liquor & Gambling

Lotteries Generally Unlawful It is an offence to promote or assist in the promotion of a lottery other than in the limited circumstances authorised by the Gaming and Lotteries Act. It is an offence to import, print, publish, distribute, sell, offer, expose for sale, invite to buy or have possession of any ticket, counterfoil or coupon for use in a lottery or any document containing information relating to a lottery.… Read the rest

Major Licences  The Circuit Court There has been a cap on the number of liquor licences that may be granted Most liquor licences may not be granted unless another is extinguished. Intoxicating Liquor  licensing takes place through the Courts and Courts offices The Circuit Court sits permanently in Dublin and Cork. … Read the rest

Gaming and Lotteries Gaming and Lotteries have always been tightly regulated.  The present legislation in Ireland is somewhat dated.  The equivalent legislation in the UK has been substantially updated with the formation of the Gambling Commission. … Read the rest

Bookmakers Licence Bookmakers are licensed by the Revenue Commissioners and require a certificate issued by a Superintendent of An Garda Siochana for the area on appeal by District Court. It is an offence for a person to carry on business or act as a bookmaker or hold himself out as such without holding a valid bookmakers licence from Customs and Excise.… Read the rest