Industry
October 22, 2021
Ireland’s Strict New Gambling Rules Envision Heavy Penalties
James Browne, Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Justice, has unveiled new regulatory rules for the country’s gambling market. According to the Ministry, this much-needed change is needed to modernize the outdated local gambling laws. The Responsibilities of the New Authority Under the new legislation, Ireland will form its first-ever gambling regulator who […]
Business
October 21, 2021
Flutter Entertainment Opens New UK Tech Hub
Global betting and gaming conglomerate Flutter Entertainment announced today the opening of its new state-of-the-art technology and innovation hub located in Leeds, Yorkshire. Technology Is Key The new £15-million ($20.7 million) facility designed by prominent property developer MEPC is looking to fill around 1,700 positions, most of which are across the media, technology and creative […]
Industry
October 20, 2021
Ireland Aims to Regulate Gambling and Betting With New Laws
The Irish Times reports that new laws which are reportedly going to change the way the gambling and betting industry is regulated in Ireland are now a step closer to being completed. On Wednesday, the outlet that a long-touted regulator will be launched and that free bets will be banned, along with the VIP treatment […]
Industry
October 7, 2021
Ireland Assembly Introduces Blanket Ban on Credit Card Gambling
A new bill in the Dáil Éireann, the Assembly of Ireland, seeks to introduce a blanket ban on the use of credit cards for online and in-person gambling, looking to provide protection for those who are at risk of spending money they cannot afford to or do not have, The Irish Times reported. Protect Vulnerable […]
Industry
September 7, 2021
Flutter Introduces Monthly Spending Limit for Users under 25 in UK and Ireland
To enhance protection for its younger customers, Flutter has announced a $691 monthly user spending limit. The limit is applicable for young adults under age 25 and valid in the UK and Ireland. Flutter Rolls Out New Monthly Spending Limit for Adults under 25 Flutter UK and Ireland, a part of Flutter Entertainment, announced on […]
Industry
August 30, 2021
Irish Bookmakers Cut Off Credit Cards, Reduce Live Game Advertising
Ireland is going to take a similar approach to that found in other countries that have decided that gambling needs to be a weaker industry. Even though statistics show that only about 0.8% of the population falls into the “problem gambling” category, the country has been working on new legal parameters for online sports betting […]
Business
August 26, 2021
BoyleSports Renews Wolves Sponsorship Deal for the Season
Irish bookmaker BoyleSports announced that its partnership deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC has been extended for the 2021/2022 Premier League season. Official Molineux Betting Partner The contract extension between BoyleSports and the Wolves will see the bookmaker continue to operate as the official Molineux betting partner of the club from West Midlands for the 2021/2022 […]
Sports
August 18, 2021
BoyleSports Becomes Third Sports Betting Partner of Newcastle United
The UK may have a certain level of disdain for relationships between sports betting operators and sports organizations, but they’re not going away anytime soon. The latest deal involves BoyleSports, which just signed on as an official sports betting partner of Newcastle United FC. The agreement makes BoyleSports an official partner of the soccer club […]
Business
July 13, 2021
New Regulators in Ireland Are Set to Change the Gambling Scene
Gambling advertising in Ireland is set to be banned as James Brown, the Ministry of State for Justice, plans to present new legislation that will change the way this industry is regulated in the country. Browne stated that the regulator will be put into effect by the end of 2021. New Regulations Coming, but Not […]
Industry
July 12, 2021
Gambling Is a Major Social Problem, Says Former Paddy Power CEO Stewart Kenny
During a recent interview for Prime Time on RTE, Paddy Power’s former CEO and co-founder Stewart Kenny deemed the gambling industry a “major social problem.” He revealed that many operators are now targeting the younger population, while the government remains focused on collecting gambling tax revenue. Former Paddy Power CEO Criticizes Gambling, Says It’s a […]