Location: Ireland
Elements of Ireland’s new gambling laws like a ‘bucket full of holes,’ critic says
Sections of Ireland’s proposed new gambling legislation have been likened to a “bucket full of holes” by a leading advocate for tougher... more
Irish consumers will have to ‘opt in’ to receive gambling ads online
Consumers in Ireland will have to “opt in” to receive gambling ads on streaming and video services or social media according to country’s... more
Ireland gambling bill could ban all forms of promos
The legislation will create a regulated online gambling market in Ireland. The sector will be subject both to taxes and to a new statutory... more
EDITORIAL: Long-awaited Ireland gambling bill can be a watershed moment
The true extent of problem gambling in Ireland is unknown. A reasonable estimate suggests up to 250,000 people are affected — 50,000... more
OPINION: Gambling in Ireland has been like the lawless frontier of the American Wild West, until now
Until now, gambling in Ireland was like the lawless frontier of the American Wild West. The principal law, The Gaming and Lotteries Act,... more
Ireland’s new gambling law establishes regulatory authority, bans all social media advertising
A total ban will be imposed on gambling advertising on social media and there will be criminal sanctions for gambling companies who fail to... more
Flutter welcomes new Irish Gambling Regulation Bill
Flutter has commented on the imminent Irish Gambling Regulation Bill, which will see the formation of a new Gambling Regulatory Authority... more
Flutter revenues rise driven by U.S. market growth; company upgrades guidance
Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment recorded a rise in revenues in the third quarter of the year, largely driven by growth in the US... more
Flutter hires new CFO as Jonathan Hill transitions to new COO role
The board of Flutter Entertainment has notified investors that Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jonathan Hill will transition to the new... more
Paddy Power introduces betting kiosks at retail locations in Ireland and the UK
Paddy Power, a Dublin, Ireland based provider of online sports betting and sports betting shops, has introduced imageholders’... more
