Lottery Pushes to End Betting on Draw Results in Ireland

Ireland’s National Lottery operator has called on the government to prohibit bookmakers from offering bets on lottery results, arguing the long-standing practice is diverting substantial revenue and affecting contributions to public initiatives. The issue has sparked disagreement with betting industry representatives, who maintain that such wagers are a legitimate and established part of their business. Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), which manages the National Lottery, estimates that the availability of betting on lottery outcomes has redirected around €289 million in annual […] The post Lottery Pushes to End Betting on Draw Results in Ireland appeared first on World Casino News.

Apr 30, 2026 - 08:25
Lottery Pushes to End Betting on Draw Results in Ireland

Ireland’s National Lottery operator has called on the government to prohibit bookmakers from offering bets on lottery results, arguing the long-standing practice is diverting substantial revenue and affecting contributions to public initiatives. The issue has sparked disagreement with betting industry representatives, who maintain that such wagers are a legitimate and established part of their business. Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), which manages the National Lottery, estimates that the availability of betting on lottery outcomes has redirected around €289 million in annual […]

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