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 […]
Lottery
September 30, 2022
Ireland’s C&AG Requests More Info from National Lottery Regulator
Ireland’s regulator overseeing public spending is asking the Regulator of the National Lottery to provide more detailed information related to funds allocated to the Exchequer and amounts from expired unclaimed prizes. Funds to the Exchequer as Percentage of Sales The request was made in The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG)’s annual report on the accounts […]
Industry
September 9, 2022
BetRegal’s New Ad Campaign in Ireland to Air on Sky Sports
Canadian-based sports betting operator BetRegal announced it has launched a new advertising campaign in Ireland on sports media giant Sky Sports aimed at amplifying the brand’s presence in European markets. Boosting Local Brand Awareness BetRegal will feature in short advertising spots throughout the day, as well as during the Sky Sports News night sports news […]
Industry
September 8, 2022
Ireland Names Caulfield CEO of Its Upcoming Regulator
A few months after announcing the creation of Ireland’s first regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, the country selected a CEO to head the body. The one up to the task is Anne Marie Caulfield, who will be responsible for overseeing the reforms of Ireland’s gambling laws. Caulfield Named CEO of the Irish Regulator […]
Industry
July 25, 2022
Media and PR Veteran Steve Hawkes Joins Flutter
Flutter Entertainment, the Dublin-based gambling operator behind brands like Paddy Power and Betfair, appointed media veteran Steve Hawkes as director of reputational/public affairs in the UK and Ireland. Hawkes Previously Worked for PR Giant BCW Global Hawkes announced his new appointment on his LinkedIn profile. He previously worked at Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW Global), […]
Sports
July 15, 2022
Leadstar Launches My Betting Sites in Ireland
Leadstar Media, an iGaming affiliate, has gone live with its latest digital asset, the sports betting comparison website “My Betting Sites.” The website debuted in Ireland and it’s the tenth market in which the company’s product is now available. Other markets for “My Betting Sites” include Kenya, UK, Canada, Ghana, New Zealand, South Africa, and […]
Sports
July 12, 2022
Ronnie Cowan Blasts Irish Teams for Associating with Gambling Firms
All-Party Parliamentary Betting and Gaming Group vice-chair Ronnie Cowan has offered stinging criticism of some Irish soccer club’s ties with gambling companies. The Member of Parliament blasted Dundee United, Rangers, and Celtic for maintaining gambling partnerships and not severing their ties with the companies, arguing that such collaborations were immoral. Irish Clubs with Gambling Sponsorships […]
Sports
June 21, 2022
The PGA Tour Adds bet365 as Its Official Betting Operator
Online gambling business bet365 teamed with The PGA TOUR in a three-year marketing deal to become the series’ first Official Betting Operator (OBO) outside of North America. First OBO Outside of North America The online gambling group headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent in the UK will serve as the exclusive source of odds on both leaderboards and […]
