Former rugby professional who lost €5m through addiction brands gambling bill ‘out of date’

Former rugby player Mark Bradshaw, who says he has now turned his life around, with his partner and daughter

Ali Bracken

A former professional rugby player who lost more than €5m gambling has criticised proposed new laws on the issue, saying the legislation falls short of tackling the impact of AI and other technology in the betting sector.

Mark Bradshaw (41) “lost everything”, his marriage broke down, as did his relationship with his two sons, and he contemplated suicide at the height of his troubles.