Betfred has confirmed to SBC News that it is “taking a temporary pause” in Ireland amid wholesale regulatory changes in the market.
The move comes amid a regulatory shift in the country, with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) taking over online gambling licensing duties from next month.
While some operators, such as Welsh bookmaker DragonBet, are only just making their first steps into Ireland, it seems heavyweights such as Betfred are shutting the door on it – admittedly temporarily in the Warrington-based firm’s case
To be fair, heavyweight may be a slight hyperbole when it comes to describing Betfred’s presence in Ireland.
