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The Government of Ireland has been warned to recognise children’s exposure to gambling marketing in media and sports when finalising the regulatory terms of the Gambling Regulation Bill of Ireland (GRB). The warning comes from BMC Public Health, a research agency conducting a “qualitative study exploring children’s exposure to and understanding of gambling marketing, risks, and harms in Ireland.” Research …

Intralot SA has announced the extension of two key European contracts for the Athens-listed gambling and lottery technology group. In the Netherlands, the Intralot Benelux subsidiary has secured a three-year extension as the principal retail wagering systems supplier for TOTO NL, the flagship sportsbook brand of Nederlandse Loterij BV. This three-year contract renewal will enable Intralot to continue providing TOTO …

Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has applied a ‘voluntary block’ on gambling transactions for customers of its debit and credit card services. The voluntary block on gambling transactions has been made available to all 3.3 million AIB customer accounts and bank app users. AIB, which operates as the Republic of Ireland’s largest retail bank, stated that the new controls would support …

Sports betting provider LiveScore Bet has targeted the Irish market with the launch of its latest TV ad.  Part of the firm’s Total Betting campaign, the commercial delves into LiveScore Bet’s beliefs of how sports betting should be handled.  Irish audiences will be able to watch the television commercial (TVC) as it airs during Sky Sports and RTE sports broadcasts …

The passage of Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill (GRB) has become further muddied, as conflicts emerge on the framework’s rules and determinations related to fundraising activities connected with gambling. Concerns were raised to Minister of State, James Browne, who oversees the GRB’s agenda, to exclude charity draws and schemes from being included in the Bill’s framework. An amendment, carrying a specific …

ProgressPlay has integrated UK and Irish horse-racing into its sportsbook content portfolio.  With its data-driven UI/UX technology, the provider will demonstrate a ‘slick design and easy-to-use navigation’ to provide innovative horse-racing products for ProgressPlay operators and other partners. Marina Nahhas, ProgressPlay Sales and Marketing Manager, said: “Horses present a fantastic acquisition tool for any partners operating in the UK and …

Sky Sports will show the Indian Premier League (IPL) for cricket fans in the UK and Ireland for the next four years.  The broadcaster agreed a deal with the league to showcase the sport’s largest competition whilst renewing a deal to retain broadcasting rights to the Women’s Premier League (WPL).  The IPL and WPL will be exclusively broadcasted on Sky …

Vlad Kaltenieks, CEO of BoyleSports, outlines the operator’s strategic vision to enhance fan engagement in horse racing, potential challenges or opportunities arising from the new Irish regulatory Bill and the overall importance of the sport in the country. SBC: Is horse racing BoyleSports’ primary sports sponsorship focus in Ireland or does it form part of a multi-dynamic marketing strategy?   VK: …

Playtech Plc has announced the early extension of its exclusive online gambling solutions supplier agreement with BoyleSports. As revealed this morning, the London Stock Exchange-listed technology group will continue to serve as the principal online sports betting and casino solutions provider to BoyleSports until 2028. BoyleSports, known as Ireland’s second-biggest gambling firm, has announced the early renewal of its agreement …

Irish racing stakeholders have expressed their concerns about the current terms of the Gambling Regulation Bill (GRB), which they believe threatens the commercial viability of their heritage sports. This week, concerns were conveyed to the government by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) regarding the GRB’s existing terms, which they argue limit the commercial opportunities …