Individuals who use services Allied Irish Bank (AIB) Now it is an option to request that financial institutions Block their gambling transactions. As reported by the broadcast company Raidió Teilifís éireann (RTE), the new feature will apply to both credit and debit cards, even if a given card is classified as individual or business cards. Additionally, EBS of AIB group will also provide the same feature to its customers.
According to AIB, Problem gambling Excessive bills may appear, attempting to use gambling as a way of earning money to gambling, the person is becoming secret about his ugly habits, and more. The AIB has advised in such a way that the problems are suspected of the problem gambler that they look out for such signs.
Garaldin CaseyIn the AIB, the managing director of retail banking stressed that the AIB group understood that when gambling becomes harmful, family and friends Gambling crazy can also experience disadvantages. Relations, employment and finance can be damaged, and it also applies to mental health. He said, “There is a role in supporting customers in the financial services industry as they can compete with any gambling difficulties,” he insisted, and to convince that AIB will now support his customers who can help them protect them from problems.
Oisín McConville blocks the block facility
RTE also reported Oisín Mcconville’s own comment On this subject. Mr. McConville is a former Gelik footballer and the current manager of Vikalo GAA, and he was suffering from gambling loss. As he explained in a 2022 interview published by Sunday World, he began gambling at the age of 14, and his struggle with drug addiction eventually left him in € 42,000 debt. At some point, he also considered ending his life. However, he eventually That help he needs And since Assisted Many in their own fight with addiction. In July 2024, he also became a brand ambassador Gambling Awareness Trust (JunblingCare.Ie)National gambling loss of Ireland charity.
When we talk about the new block feature of AIB, he said that he said Supported Measurement and the following additions: “I would like to assure people that you can recover, that life is after gambling addiction, and this help is available to anyone who needs it.”
Gambling regulation role in dealing with losses
In addition to AIB’s own efforts to address the problem gambling, the Irish government is working towards establishing a solid regulatory structure around gambling that should help reduce damage. Thus, proposals include Pre-wattle process ban on gambling advertisementsCap on the size of the rawle awards, prohibition of induced, and more.
However, proposals have been made A point of dispute In the country. Industry lobists, broadcasters, representatives of Irish horse racing and charities have argued that some measures were very strict and could cause them financially harm. Irish Horse Racing warned that many racing jobs can be lost Due to pre-wattred prohibition, while media giants Sky sports Threatened that the company will be forced Stop broadcasting in Ireland Revenue loss from partial advertising ban will be very high.
In contrast, gambling health experts and correction advocates have called proposals to the gambling bill Effective as soon as possible The causes of the damage tied to gambling addiction and how advertisements are asked to increase the issue. In addition, the results of a recent study conducted by the institute by the institute Social Marketing and Health at Sterling University Suggestions that young adults in Ireland are in favor of the government to be reduced on large -scale gambling advertisements. Some also reported that researchers thought that they too should be implemented strict measures.
Daniel Williams
Daniel Williams has started his writing career as a freelance writer in a local paper media. After working for a few years and writing on various subjects, he gained his interest in the gambling industry.
