Ireland Gambling News

• Sports Betting in Ireland Doing Well Despite Recession

  2012-05-11 14:23
  Despite severe recession some sportsbooks in Ireland are doing quite well as Irish continue to bet. Read more

• World’s First Cloud-based Platform for Gambling Launched in Ireland

  2012-04-30 08:59
  Online gambling enters cloud-based era thanks to a revolutionary service from an Irish software designer. Read more

• Irish Mobile Betting Offerings Enriched by Paddy Power

  2012-04-27 07:52
  Mobile gambling captivates the hearts and minds of Irish gamblers as Paddy Power enriches its offerings. Read more

• Ireland is to Host an Event Combining Poker With Live Betting

  2012-03-20 12:58
  A new Irish gambling initiative brings online poker and live betting together with international poker pros. Read more

• Irish Bookmaker Boylesports Shift Focus to Online Operations

  2012-03-02 12:05
  Renowned online sportsbook Boylesports is about to undergo a major restructuring shifting focus to online operations Read more

• Irish Online Bookmaker Paddy Power Enters Video Advertising Agreement

  2012-01-30 13:47
  Paddy Power entered another licensing agreement for advertising banner product of Betgenius Limited Read more

• New Irish Gambling Laws to be Announced in Early 2012

  2011-12-07 18:14
  A change in Irish gambling laws will see tax increase for gambling operators and is expected to be announced in early 2012 Read more

• Finance Minister Says New Irish Gambling Laws Will Tax Online Bets

  2011-11-11 14:00
  Finance Minister Michael Noonan has been working on new Irish gambling laws which will tax all online bets placed from within Ireland. Read more

• Casinos and Bookies Request PC Tablets in New Irish gambling laws

  2011-10-07 16:16
  Online casinos and bookmakers in Ireland have requested that the new Irish gambling laws allow the use of PC tablets and pads in retail stores. Read more

• Irish Gambling Laws Changes Detailed by Justice Minister

  2011-09-27 12:53
  Plans of an extensive Irish gambling reform went into previewing phase with Justice Minister Read more

• Government Wants Irish Online Casino Tax and Mega-Casinos Banned

  2011-09-22 15:44
  The Irish government is to forbid construction of mega-casinos, close unlicensed gambling clubs, and raise taxes for online casinos in Ireland. Read more

• Online Gambling May Lead to Irish Banks Refusing Loan Applications

  2011-09-06 12:35
  Online gambling activity may be the reason for Irish banks to refuse a mortgage application Read more

• Police Bust €1,760,000 Postal Fraud Suspect Drunk at Irish Bookmaker

  2011-07-05 15:01
  A postal employee suspected of stealing and losing €1.76 million to online sportsbooks in Ireland was captured drunk at Irish bookmakers. Read more

• Mega-Casino to Be Built in Ireland Despite Government Opposition

  2011-06-16 23:10
  Irish government is against the construction of a mega-casino despite support by local leaders for fear of drunken gambling rampage. Read more

• Animal Rights Groups Applaud New Sports Betting Tax Hike

  2011-05-06 17:16
  The Irish government is considering doubling the country’s sports betting taxes to prop up the lackluster horse racing industry Read more

• Irish Government Ministers Support Licensing Online Casinos

  2011-01-05 07:16
  Ireland took a step closer to creating a firm legislative framework to govern licensing of small-scale brick and mortar casinos as well as Read more

• Online Gambling Regulation in the Cards for Ireland

  2010-12-23 12:08
  Irish lawmakers are in the midst of talks about the possibility of regulating online gambling. An announcement yesterday from Irish Justice Minister Read more

• Irish Internet Betting Tax Approved

  2010-12-11 14:17
  The Irish Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan, announced during his Budget speech on Tuesday that changes will soon be made to Irish gambling laws Read more

• Economist Recommends Licensing and Levying Internet Horse Betting in Ireland

  2010-11-22 11:54
  Economist Colm McCarthy, best known for producing the An Bord Snip Nua report to reduce state spending, has written Financing the Irish Racing Industry, a new 51 page report which may impact both traditional and internet gambling in Ireland. Read more

• Irish Online Sportsbook Paddy Power Seeing Brisk International Expansion

  2010-11-17 11:17
  Paddy Power, an online sportbook in Ireland is growing well beyond their domestic borders. Read more