Online Gambling News in Ireland - June 2026

Top Five Things to Look for When Picking an Online Sportsbook

Top Five Things to Look for When Picking an Online Sportsbook

Tom S. January 24, 2014 14:09:57

When it comes to placing a flutter on a horse or backing a favorite football team, picking the right online sportsbook is important. However, with so many to choose from, what should a novice look out for in a sportsbook? Online gambling can be daunting for newcomers. While it feels easier to go down to […]

New Online and Mobile Sportsbook GentingBet Goes Live

New Online and Mobile Sportsbook GentingBet Goes Live

Alex Nevsky January 24, 2014 13:02:18

Guernsey based subsidiary of Genting International, Genting Alderney, has teamed up with sportsbetting platform provider FSB Technology to launch new mobile and online sportsbook. Mobile betting is heating up in the UK, especially where sportsbooks are concerned, and it looks like Genting Alderney is getting in on the party. GentingBet underwent its soft launch back […]

Kyrgyzstan Authorities Are Serious About Eradicating Gambling Outlets

Kyrgyzstan Authorities Are Serious About Eradicating Gambling Outlets

Alex Nevsky January 24, 2014 11:57:35

The war against illegal gambling facilities is raging in Kyrgyzstan, and it looks like the authorities are winning. All forms of gambling have been banned in Kyrgyzstan, when the Kyrgyz gambling laws were rewritten in 2012. Increasing gambling addiction among population was named as one of the main reasons for the ban. Ever since the […]

Still No News on Icelandic Floating Casinos

Still No News on Icelandic Floating Casinos

Tom S. January 24, 2014 11:41:25

After reports that two cruise ship companies had been in discussions with tour operator Iceland Excursions to open floating casinos off the coast, a lack of movement has put a brake on proceedings. Indeed, despite 2013’s reports, plans to legally circumvent Icelandic gambling laws that ban casinos seem to have been put on hold, with […]

Playtech and OEG Team up Bears Fruit

Playtech and OEG Team up Bears Fruit

Tom S. January 23, 2014 17:03:09

Mobile casino game developer and software giant Playtech has been expanding like never before in recent times, and thanks to their partnership with Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG), they’re able to add Baltic success to their profit sheet. After partnering with the Casino Olympic operators to offer games on their OlyBet platform in the Baltics, the […]

Spanish Football League Sets Up New Anti-Corruption Unit

Spanish Football League Sets Up New Anti-Corruption Unit

Tom S. January 23, 2014 16:43:24

After issues with match-fixing and illegal betting, the Spanish football league, the Liga de Fútbol Profesional, has set up a new anti-corruption unit. The Spanish league has always come up as a hot topic in the world of football, and while it’s often the Real Madrid vs. Barça that makes the headlines or inspires a […]

British MPs Support Tax Cuts for Bingo in the UK

British MPs Support Tax Cuts for Bingo in the UK

Tom S. January 23, 2014 15:54:31

As a measure to stop the number of hall closures across the UK, a group of British MPs is calling for a cut in gambling taxes on bingo in the UK. Under the present UK gambling laws, bingo halls are required to pay a 20% tax on their profits, which is a much higher rate […]

Gala Coral Sees Large Pre-Tax Losses Despite Record Turnover

Gala Coral Sees Large Pre-Tax Losses Despite Record Turnover

Tom S. January 23, 2014 14:50:06

British-based online and land-based betting operator has reported large pre-tax revenue losses, despite its record turn over in 2013. Gala Coral own a number of betting shops in the UK and abroad, along with a number of online casinos and online sportsbooks in the UK. Even though the company enjoyed a record-breaking turnover of GBP […]

GVC Holdings Announces Exit of Non-Executive Director

GVC Holdings Announces Exit of Non-Executive Director

Tom S. January 23, 2014 13:05:34

Isle of Man based GVC Holdings announces the resignation of non-executive director Nigel Blyth-Tinker. GVC Holdings, the operator of a number of online casinos and successful online sportsbooks in the UK, is seeing a shift within the company. It’s former non-executive director, Nigel Blythe-Tinker has stepped down from his position with immediate effect. At present, […]

Georgia is on the Way to Becoming the Caucasus Las Vegas

Georgia is on the Way to Becoming the Caucasus Las Vegas

Alex Nevsky January 23, 2014 10:36:23

The rate at which Georgian gambling business is growing could very well make the country into a Las Vegas of Caucasus. Georgia is living a period of true blossoming in respect to many industries. One of them is gambling and online gambling. They have been promises on behalf of the country’s leaders to heavily develop […]