Blockchain
January 26, 2023
Irish Top Banking Official Likens Crypto to Gambling
Makhlouf did not entirely rule out cryptocurrencies as part of finance, but he warned that there should be certain safeguards and that consumers must approach this sector with a few caveats in mind. Cryptocurrencies as Ponzi Schemes The top Irish banker said that crypto that is not linked to any underlying asset is essentially a […]
Sports
January 19, 2023
QuinnBet Inks Sponsorship Deal with Punchestown for Grand National Trial
Under the terms of the new collaboration, QuinnBet will sponsor the Grand National Trial race which will be named QuinnBet Grand National Trial. The Deal Is Expected to Bring Exciting Experiences The QuinnBet Grand National Trial race will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2023. The event will feature a high-quality eight-race card and represents […]
Poker
January 4, 2023
GGPoker Became Title Sponsor of the Dublin Poker Festival
The world’s largest online poker room operator, GGPoker, announced an agreement with the Dublin Poker Festival today to become the title sponsor of the live poker event. Ten Days of Live Poker Action The announcement of GGPoker’s sponsorship for the Dublin Poker Festival will make the 15th edition of the poker event the biggest in […]
Industry
January 3, 2023
Ireland’s Justice Department Rejects Measures from Gambling Bill Proposal
The Irish Examiner reported that experts have directed criticism towards the Department of Justice for rejecting the proposal and have called its decision a “big miss”. The Department of Justice Rejects Background Checks Ireland’s Department of Justice had to review a proposal with a series of measures for the new Gambling Bill that will be […]
Sports
December 23, 2022
Irish Study: Team Sports May Cause Gambling
The Irish Times reported that new research conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and Higher Education Authority has shown that it is four times more probable that young males living in Ireland who have played team sports between the age of 17 and 20 engage in regular gambling than those who have […]
Industry
December 19, 2022
Flutter CEO Offers Valuable Advice to Ireland’s New Regulator
Peter Jackson, CEO of gaming and entertainment provider Flutter Entertainment, came forward in the Irish Times, sharing his thoughts on the Irish Gambling Bill and offering some advice for the new regulator. The company has expressed staunch support for the country’s updated gambling legislation, reiterating its commitment to safe and sustainable gambling. Ireland Updates Its […]
Legal
December 2, 2022
EGBA Praised Ireland for Moving Forward with the Gambling Bill
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) praised in a press release the Irish government’s efforts to introduce changes to the country’s gambling regulatory framework and bring it in line with regulatory regimes in other EU member states. Support for the New Gambling Bill Responding to the publishing of the Gambling Regulation Bill by the […]
Legal
November 16, 2022
Flutter Supports Gambling Regulation Changes in Ireland
Earlier this week, lawmakers in Ireland made a major step toward protecting the well-being of gamblers in the country by approving the publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill. The new bill plans a new regulatory framework that will regulate the gambling industry in the country and protect customers from gambling-related harm. In light of the […]
Legal
November 15, 2022
Updated Bill Boosts Protection for Irish Gamblers
Amid the growing popularity of online gambling, Ireland made a major step forward in strengthening the protection for gamblers in the country. On Tuesday, lawmakers approved the publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill, a new framework that will regulate the industry in the country. Gambling Regulatory Authority to Safeguard Gamblers in Ireland The new regulation […]
Sports
October 17, 2022
The World Pool Posts Record-Breaking Turnover
The World Pool, a betting initiative that allows players from all over the world to bet into a single pool, continues to grow in popularity. As reported by horse racing news outlet Racing Post, the pool posted a turnover of $605 million during the 17 World Pool 2022 race days in the United Kingdom and […]
