The relationship between the Irish League and gambling
From changing culture to investment and criticism, BBC Sport NI examines the Irish League's ever-changing relationship with gambling.
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"Gambling's a progressive illness."
— Aaron Hogg , Athlete
"It's really a wake-up call for all of us that this isn't going away."
— Michael Carvill , Athlete
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From changing culture to investment and criticism, BBC Sport NI examines the Irish League's ever-changing relationship with gambling.
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