Sports
March 10, 2023
Ireland Keen to Follow Belgium and Block Gambling Ads
Ireland has long been debating whether gambling is a bit too much in the country, with Senator Mark Wall, the Labor Party’s sports spokesperson, pointing to Belgium as a good example of what should happen in his country as well. Block Gambling Ads Now, Says Irish Lawmaker According to Wall, the time is right to […]
Business
February 27, 2023
Yggdrasil Inks UK and Ireland Slot Distribution Agreement with BoyleSports
Last May, the Irish sports betting group announced the start of a major expansion for its retail betting network in Great Britain, with 20 pending stores as part of the plan. At the time of the announcement, BoyleSports was already counting 25 stores in Britain. Now, BoyleSports has agreed to a fresh multi-territory distribution agreement […]
Industry
February 23, 2023
GiG and News Corp Expand Content Collaboration to Ireland
Gaming technology and sports media company Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced it has expanded its commercial partnership with News Corp UK & Ireland to gain access to the Irish market. Expanding into Ireland The new agreement between GiG and News Corp UK & Ireland will see the cloud-based technology and media provider enter and establish […]
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 […]
