Staying in the loop: Dermot also dedicates another 3 hours to check and contact casinos to see if they have made changes to their payment methods policies and the updates the casino reviews. The world of online casinos is volatile, and staying up to date is paramount. Staying in the loop ensures our reviews remain relevant and comprehensive, providing Irish players with the latest information. Coppins is an excellent writer; the story compellingly highlights the perils of having 24/7 access to tiny electronic casinos in our pockets and the seductive allure of betting on anything and everything. Ninety percent of bets are now placed on phones; the proliferation of these apps makes it easier than ever to develop a gambling addiction (or gambling disorder, as it’s called in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), a condition that can have catastrophic and even lethal consequences for a person’s life. As Coppins notes in the piece, 1 in 5 people with gambling disorder will attempt suicide, a higher rate than with any substance use disorder.