A recent report released by the Irish National Lottery reveals a harsh reality: commercial betting companies are systematically eroding lottery revenues originally intended for public welfare by accepting bets on lottery draw results. The socio-economic impact assessment report, compiled by Indecon
A recent analysis by Cambridge University on Meta's platform gambling ads has revealed a startling data gap. The research team tracked 411 ads placed by 88 licensed gambling operators in Ireland from March 2024 to February 2025, finding that male accounts were reached 12.69 million times, while fema
Global gaming giant Entain has delivered a mixed first-quarter report card for 2026. In the three months ending March 31, the group's net gaming revenue grew by 3% year-over-year, with betting volume climbing 8%, overall performance was characterized by management as "in line with expectations." Th
Entain plans to close more than a third of its Ladbrokes stores in Ireland. As first reported by The Irish Times, Entain has confirmed the closure of 39 out of about 100 Ladbrokes stores in the country, accounting for more than a third of its retail assets in Ireland. This decision could lead to the
Flutter Entertainment announced the closure of 57 Paddy Power betting shops in the UK and Ireland, with 247 employees facing the risk of redundancy. In the UK, 29 shops will be closed affecting 128 people, and in Ireland, 28 shops will be closed affecting 119 people. The company stated that the main
Paddy Power has confirmed a one-year partnership agreement with the NFL, becoming its official sports betting partner for the 2025-26 season in the UK and Ireland. The agreement covers both retail and online channels, allowing the betting company to further expand its market presence in both regions
The 2025 NFL International Games are the league's most ambitious global expansion effort to date, with seven regular season games taking place across five countries: Brazil, Ireland, Germany, Spain, and the UK. For the first time, NFL games will be held in Spain and Ireland, further demonstrating i
Irish betting company Boyle Sports will sponsor TNT Sports' broadcast of the 2025/26 Premier League season with a brand new image, further expanding into the UK market.In July this year, the company just announced its sponsorship of West Ham United. In the new season, TNT Sports will broadcast 52 Pr
Permanent TSB in Ireland recently launched a new feature that allows customers to voluntarily block gambling transactions on their bank cards. This initiative is designed to provide tools for users with gambling issues to better control their spending behaviors and has been highly commended by the n
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is currently accepting applications for executive positions from the public, marking a new phase in regulatory and operational development.This position will support the comprehensive regulatory and operational functions of GRAI.GRAI is assemblin
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has announced a new set of licensing guidelines in preparation for the upcoming national gambling licensing system, with the application process expected to officially open later this year.The newly released guidelines are now available on the GRAI
A study supported by the Irish Gambling Regulatory Authority recently indicated that promotions such as bonuses and free bets offered by gambling operators may encourage players to increase their betting amounts, especially for those with gambling problems, where this "incentive" effect is more pron
