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 […]
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 […]