Location: Ireland
Flutter’s long goodbye from betting shops in Ireland and the UK accelerates
There was a time when the local bookie was a staple in most towns and suburbs around the country. The likes of a newsagent, a post office... more
Ireland’s new anti-money laundering rules target gambling industry
New anti-money laundering rules are set to be introduced as part of a wide-reaching nationwide crackdown. The Government is aiming to... more
Flutter’s U.S. gamble enters a new phase following London delisting
At 8am on 3 August, Flutter Entertainment’s shares will quietly stop trading in London, ending a listed lineage that began with Paddy... more
Ireland’s new regulator partners with Nevada Gaming Control Board
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), which became operational earlier this year, recently announced it has signed a... more
Las Vegas: Ireland’s Aer Lingus to end flights to city this year
Aer Lingus, the flagship carrier of Ireland that began seasonal nonstop service between Dublin and Las Vegas in October 2024, will end its... more
Polymarket geoblocks services in Ireland after gambling watchdog’s court threat
Polymarket has become the second large-scale predictions market to geoblock its services in Ireland, following increased scrutiny from the... more
New era of gambling regulation in Ireland set to commence next week as remote operators come under GRAI
A new era of gambling regulation in Ireland will be ushered in next week when licensing changes will include obligations regarding the... more
Ireland: BoyleSports to open 400th retail shop at Galway Racecourse
BoyleSports has signed a new three-year partnership with the Galway Races that will see the bookmaker open its 400th retail betting shop at... more
Betfred becomes latest to cool operations in Ireland as it takes ‘temporary pause’
Betfred has confirmed to SBC News that it is “taking a temporary pause” in Ireland amid wholesale regulatory changes in the market. The... more
Flutter board’s bid for greater share control falls short
A special resolution to create what are commonly called ‘blank check preferred stocks’ failed to secure the full backing of Flutter... more

