The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), the country’s newly formed national gambling watchdog, has released findings from a detailed behavioral study examining the influence of inducements such as free bets, bonuses, and money-back offers on gambling habits. The research, commissioned by the GRAI ahead of Ireland’s planned 2026 licensing framework, points to a direct connection between the use of promotional incentives and an increase in consumer gambling expenditure....

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