Business
February 9, 2024
Flutter Looks for Startup Partner to Tap into Female Player Base
Gaming giant Flutter Entertainment’s UKI-facing brands, Sky Betting and Gaming, Paddy Power and Betfair, are considering a partnership that would allow them to tap into the increasing female customer base in the United Kingdom and Ireland. To that end, the UKI division is looking to team up with a “high potential startup” that would help […]
Business
January 29, 2024
William Hill Stands at the Heart of Irish Racing with Four New Ambassadors
UK operator William Hill has welcomed four representatives of the Irish horse racing sector to its brand ambassador lineup. The new additions include a trainer, a presenter and two jockeys. According to the announcement, Irish trainer Gavin Cromwell, presenter and broadcaster Jane Mangan and National Hunt jockeys J J Slevin and Sean Flanagan are joining […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
ESRI Defends Problem Gambling Survey Results amid Industry Skepticism
Flutter Entertainment’s chief executive officer, Peter Jackson, recently expressed skepticism about the problem gambling rates identified by Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority. However, Pete Lunn, a professor from the Economic and Social Research Institute’s Behavioral Research Unit, said that Flutter is still basing its understanding on old data. For reference, a recent study commissioned by Ireland’s […]
Industry
January 18, 2024
BoyleSports Extends Sponsorship Deal with HRI Racecourses
BoyleSports, an Irish gambling company, has unveiled a new partnership deal with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Racecourses, HRI’s arm responsible for running the company’s racecourses throughout the country. The three-year deal will see the two parties collaborate until 2027. As per the arrangement, the bookmaker has renewed its sponsorship of the Irish Grand National, a […]
Industry
December 19, 2023
Irish Minister Slams Anti-Gambling Reform Scaremongering Efforts
James Browne, the Irish minister tasked with revamping the industry, says gambling harm must be addressed. In an interview with The Irish Sun, Browne slammed the scaremongering accusations that the new rules will land people in jail over betting tweets. Thanks to his experience as a barrister Browne was tasked to regulate Ireland’s gambling industry […]
Industry
November 27, 2023
Tough Regulations to Impact Dublin Betting Shops Advertising
The current planning regulations in Dublin, Ireland, require betting shops to remove banners promoting gambling without a penalty within a period of four weeks. During this time, the betting shops can retain this form of advertising which is deemed illegal by the Dublin City Council, a council responsible for planning, development and other community initiatives. […]
Business
November 6, 2023
FDJ Completes PLI Acquisition, Expands International Presence
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has completed its acquisition of Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI). Valued at over $400 million, the deal will expand FDJ’s presence in Europe and turn it into a major international company. The deal was originally announced this summer when FDJ unveiled its plans to acquire PLI’s entire share capital. PLI is […]
Sports
October 20, 2023
Bet McLean and Linfield FC Announce Partnership Expansion
Northern Irish independent sportsbook with over 60 stores on the high street and a popular betting platform online, Bet McLean, has decided to continue its fruitful decade-old collaboration with Linfield FC, the popular Northern Irish professional soccer club that plays in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship Irish Premiership. To mark the decision, the two […]
Legal
October 17, 2023
Former Teacher Reveals His Struggle with Gambling amidst a Harrowing Past
Bardon opened up about his painful journey, marked by a gambling addiction, that followed a horrifying incident of sexual assault against a teenager he befriended at his local pitch and putt club. This revelation coincides with the victim, now 46, choosing to waive his anonymity, emphasizing the intertwining challenges of addiction and abuse. The Perpetrator […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
Irish Betting Shops Can Rest Easy as Government Postpones Levy Increases
Ireland’s Minister of Finance, Michael McGrath, presented the country’s budget for the upcoming year, omitting any mention of the planned increase in the betting levy. The proposed change, an initiative first championed by the Labour Party, would see the tax rate rise from 2% to 3%, with the additional funds earmarked to support domestic sports […]