Industry
October 5, 2023
ESRI Publishes a Report on Problem Gambling in Ireland
A few weeks after Ireland’s Institute of Public Health (IPH) and TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland launched a probe into underage gambling, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) tried to raise awareness of the concerning problem gambling rates in the country. As outlined in the ESRI’s recent Measures of Problem Gambling in Ireland report, the […]
Business
October 4, 2023
Paddy Power to Close 21 Shops, Promises to Support Affected Employees
Irish gambling company Paddy Power is set to close several shops in the country, local media outlets announced. According to the reports, the operator will be shutting down a total of 21 of its retail locations across Ireland. The company plans to close the venues in question because of their failure to perform well enough. […]
Industry
September 8, 2023
IPH and TFRI Probe into Underage Gambling in Ireland
Ireland’s Institute of Public Health (IPH) and TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland (TFRI) have published the “Children and gambling – evidence to inform regulation and responses in Ireland” report. The study provides evidence of underage gambling in the country, highlighting its extent. The report also investigates the relationship between gambling harm and socio-demographic background and probes […]
Business
July 28, 2023
FDJ Moves In to Acquire Irish National Lottery Operator PLI
French lottery operator Française des Jeux (FDJ) has made a significant move in the international gaming market with its agreement to acquire Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), the operator of the Irish National Lottery. The acquisition marks a strategic expansion for FDJ into the Irish gaming landscape, solidifying its position as a key player in the […]
Industry
July 24, 2023
Ireland Clears BetDEX Echange for Launch
BetDEX Labs’s BetDEX Exchange has been greenlit for launch in Ireland. The remote betting intermediary license is effective as of July 1 this year, allowing the exchange to offer online sports betting in the country. As a result, customers in Ireland will now be able to access the BetDEX Exchange and play. The company offers […]
Industry
July 18, 2023
Proposed Gambling Ad Ban in Ireland Raises Concerns for Sports Broadcasts
A proposed ban on gambling advertising in Ireland has raised concerns about live sports broadcasts, including soccer and horseracing. Following its initial rejection in January, the Department of Justice in Ireland in April expressed its willingness to support the advancement of the Gambling Regulation Bill as part of its 2023 Justice Plan. The bill includes […]
Sports
July 6, 2023
bet365 and UFC Extend UK & Ireland Partnership For Another Year
Mixed martial arts organization, UFC, and online sports betting and gaming operator, bet365, announced their sports betting partnership in the UK and Ireland has been extended and will continue for a third consecutive year. Shared Vision of Innovation and Creativity The newly-extended partnership under which bet365 will continue as the Official Sportsbook Partner of UFC […]
Sports
June 27, 2023
Research Suggests Ireland Downplaying Number of Gambling Addicts
France previously battled some 200,000 gambling addicts, but the numbers have gone to 340,000 according to the latest data. Although the United Kingdom has posted a steady and unchanged number of problem gamblers, new technology is making it possible to home in on individuals who have avoided detection for years. Ireland Needs to Take a […]
Business
June 19, 2023
Air Dice Inks Content Agreement Deal with BoyleSports
At the start of June, BoyleSports announced it would join Stevenage with a brand-new shop expected to become the best location for local gamblers. Now, the largest independent sportsbook and online betting company in Ireland has released the news of a freshly inked agreement with the Air Dice Group. The latter is a Finnish online […]
Industry
May 22, 2023
Inspired Extends Virtual Sports Partnership with Paddy Power
Content, technology, hardware and services provider for the gaming industry, Inspired Entertainment, announced today that its partnership with Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has been extended. The Best Possible Retail Betting Shop Experience The new long-term contract signed between Inspired Entertainment and Paddy Power will see the B2B provider continue to deliver to the Flutter Entertainment-owned […]
