Tag Archives: Irish Bookmakers Association

Irish Racing to trial new Starting Price

SBC News Irish Racing to trial new Starting Price

The Board of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has approved a change in how the Starting Price on Irish racing will be determined. Beginning at the Kilbeggan fixture next Monday, June 13, a combination of off-course prices and on-course bookmaker prices will be used to produce Irish horseracing’s new Starting Price index . HRI outlined that on-course bookmakers will make up …

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BoyleSports strengthens retail presence with acquisition of last 10 Tully Bookmakers

SBC News BoyleSports strengthens retail presence with acquisition of last 10 Tully Bookmakers

Irish independent bookmaker Tully Bookmakers has made the decision to sell its ten remaining retail venues to BoyleSports, as reported by the Racing Post. Also taking on Tully’s telephone betting business, the acquisition will see BoyleSports maintain its position as the largest independent operator in Ireland with a suite of 268 retail betting shops throughout both the Republic and Northern …

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Irish bookmakers demand clarity on reopening orders

SBC News Irish bookmakers demand clarity on reopening orders

Confusion reigns with regards to Irish bookmakers reopening their venues, as the government orders betting shops to remain closed until 29 June.  This week, a reported 800 Irish betting shops reopened their businesses on Monday 15 June, believing to have complied with the Irish government’s ‘phase two’ Coronavirus national plan.  However, within 24 hours Irish betting firms were instructed to …

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IGRG to promote ‘open and inclusive conversation’ during Responsible Gambling Week 2019

SBC News IGRG to promote 'open and inclusive conversation' during Responsible Gambling Week 2019

The Industry Group For Responsible Gambling (IGRG) has outlined plans to bring the UK and Irish gambling industries together as part of this year’s Responsible Gambling Week 2019. The aim of the campaign, which will take place from November 7 – November 13, is to promote an industry-wide conversation regarding safer gambling methods, as well as the promotion of tools, …

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IBA pushes for the introduction of a new gambling control bill

SBC News IBA pushes for the introduction of a new gambling control bill

The Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA) has expressed its hopes towards the introduction of a Gambling Control Bill and an Independent regulator, as published in its inter-departmental group report. Irish Minister of State, David Stanton, noted that with a fast-evolving industry and changing demographics, “the State’s licensing and regulatory approach” must also adapt. He added: “Incremental change is not a viable …

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Irish betting nerves tested by critical tax judgement

SBC News Irish betting nerves tested by critical tax judgement

Ireland is awaiting the final review of its proposed bookmakers’ turnover tax hike which would effectively double the tax that bookmakers are obliged to pay from one to two per cent. Numerous industry stakeholders have voiced concerns surrounding the damaging effects that the tax hike could have on the Irish gambling industry, and especially how the tax hike would affect …

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Sharon Byrne, Irish Bookmakers Association:
Securing the future of Irish betting shops

SBC News Sharon Byrne, Irish Bookmakers Association: <br>Securing the future of Irish betting shops

In recent years, the Irish retail betting industry has strengthened its commitment to ensuring responsible gambling, with various initiatives including its Responsible Gambling Week. However, potential tax rises from 1% to 2% could lead to a turbulent 2019 for the sector. SBC spoke to Sharon Byrne, Chair of the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA) about how the future can be secured …

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Tax increases to hamper Ladbrokes’ Irish presence

SBC News Tax increases to hamper Ladbrokes' Irish presence

Ladbrokes could be about to terminate all its on-course bookmaking activity in Ireland, as a result of the country’s betting tax being doubled to 2%. Speaking to the Irish Independent, Ladbrokes Ireland Director Jackie Murphy also underlined that the tax hikes will likely mean that operator will cease its sponsorship of races where it currently holds on course betting operations. …

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