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The Dublin-based firm first launched in 2021 as a high-limit bookmaker, and it has enjoyed considerable success since, recently spending £325,000 on a spot in the betting ring at next month’s Cheltenham Festival. This move will now see the firm branch out into the mass market, with their new platform ‘Fitzbet’ offering an online sportsbook and casino product on desktop and mobile devices.
TonyBet and YouTube Advertisement Breaches
Both advertisements were launched on YouTube, with the first depicting a man using his phone on the toilet and the words: “Only 3% of people can do this. Make money while sitting on the toilet.” The ASA maintained that the advertisement made gambling seem easy and downplayed risks.
Back in November, the 23-year-old achieved legendary status by scoring a hat-trick to secure a last-gasp qualification against Hungary and, in his honour, Dublin Airport shared a pic of the airport sign changed to read ‘Troy Parrott International Airport’. Online, fans praised this move that “won the internet”.
UKGC Chief Accuses Meta Of Ignoring Illegal Gambling Ads
A key figure at the UK Gambling Commission has launched a scathing attack on Meta, accusing the social media giant of ‘turning a blind eye’ to adverts promoting illegal firms. Tim Miller, an executive director at the independent regulatory body, said that advertisements for illegal casino companies had become commonplace on Meta’s platforms, indicating that it was happy to continue taking money from criminals.
5 Horses To Watch
Nobody loves this time of year more than Willie Mullins, with the master of Closutton having a scarcely believable 170 entries at the time of writing between now and New Years’ Day. With so much to digest, we’ve taken a look at Mullins’ vast number of entries and picked out five key horses to keep an eye on over the next week or so.
DJ Carey Pleaded Guilty to Multiple Fraud Charges
The 54-year-old is widely considered to be one of the greatest Hurling players of all-time, winning five All-Ireland medals with Kilkenny between 1992 and 2003. However, he has rather fallen from grace since, having pleaded guilty to 10 charges relating to defrauding people out of money while pretending to have cancer. Carey was found to have defrauded a total of 22 people out of almost €400,000 with his scheme, in which he claimed he needed money to fund treatment in the US.
Livescore & Enteractive Unite to Tackle Retention
Enteractive is a leading operator in the iGaming industry that uses CRM practices to offer operators retention solutions. This collaboration with LiveScore Group aims to revive inactive players through targeted activation projects, as well as registered non-funded player accounts. LiveScore Bet operates the ecosystem that includes LiveScore, LiveScore Bet, and Virgin Bet. These services are designed for customers in the UK, Ireland, Bulgaria, and Nigeria, providing an engaging betting experience.
Sportradar’s Bettor Sense to Transform Player Protection
Over the last decade, the gambling industry in Ireland has become one of the fastest-growing sectors, both socially and economically. The rise of online casinos has made gambling more accessible and much more appealing, with 1 in 30 adults in Ireland estimated to suffer from gambling-related problems.
Elliott lands fifth Galway Plate with Western Fold
Western Fold continued his remarkable ascent through the jumping ranks with a comfortable victory in the €300,000 Galway Plate on Wednesday evening. Gordon Elliott’s charge arrived at Galway on the back of back-to-back victories over fences at Tipperary and Ballinrobe in May and despite being hiked 10 lbs in the weights for those successes, he travelled well throughout the contest for Danny Gilligan.
Scottie Scheffler
For the second time this year, Scheffler has remained poised, calm, and collected under pressure. Other competitors battled nerves, windy conditions, and the unpredictability of links golf; Scheffler, on the other hand, cracked on and dealt with the job at hand. A final round of 68 sealed his four-shot win over Harris English; during this process, he ingrained his name even deeper into golf’s history books.
Smarkets Move To New Markets Explained by Irishluck Expert
CEO Jason Trost recently shared that the company is aiming for a license from the US derivatives regulator, the CFTC. This is a move to evolve Smarkets into a wider trading platform where users can trade stocks, bonds, options, and prediction markets. Smarkets currently regulates and facilitates an impressive Sportsbook (the Indiana-based SBK). Trost's recent interview comments suggest this is a well-considered move.
Chelsea vs LAFC Game for Irish Players
The FIFA Club World Cup got underway in the USA at the weekend, with Chelsea flying the flag for the English Premier League alongside Manchester City at the 32-team bonanza. The 2021 Champions League winners have a favourable-looking draw in Group D, avoiding European opposition, and they kick off their campaign against MLS side Los Angeles FC on Monday evening.
Latest Betting Sites in Ireland
Real Madrid - 4/1 with Betfred Real Madrid has had a disappointing season and has not lived up to the standards the club sets for itself each year. In the league, La Casa Blanca finished four points shy of their ElClásico rivals, Barcelona, and had a poor run in the Champions League, getting knocked out by Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal squad. Despite this, their team is solid and does include some of the hottest talents in world football.
The Next Tottenham Spur Manager
Thomas Frank (13/8 with bet365) Casino at bet365 - Up to €100 New Player Bonus. New Casino customers only. Deposit min. €10. Max. bonus €100. 30x wagering (game weighting, table coverage and max. bet rules apply) on deposit and bonus to make the bonus balance withdrawable. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Frank has been the Bees' knees during his nearly seven-year stay at Brentford.
Willie Mullin's Runners In The 2025 Grand National
Willie Mullins is the undisputed king of horse racing, with a staggering 103 career wins at the Cheltenham Festival and more accolades than we could possibly fit into a paragraph. He has a good record in the English Grand National at Aintree, too, winning the race twice with Hedgehunter in 2005 and 12 months ago with I Am Maximus.
The Problem with DJ Carey's Gambling
Hurling Legend DJ Carey and His Struggles with Gambling Addiction DJ Carey is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers of all time. He won five All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship medals with Kilkenny during his career, as well as four All-Star Awards and the Hurler of the Year award in 1995. Carey was a member of the Kilkenny team that won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 1992, 1993, 2000, 2002, and 2003.
The Rise of Joe ''Juggernaut'' Joyce
Joe “Juggernaut” Joyce has enjoyed a spectacular professional boxing career so far. The Londoner joined the sport relatively late but wasted no time establishing his credentials as an extremely dangerous heavyweight fighter. Joyce holds a 15-fight unbeaten record since he first stepped in the ring against Ian Lewison in September 2017. And as a clear indication of why he is nicknamed the “Juggernaut”, 14 of these bouts were decided by knockout stoppage.
GAA All Stars Hurler of the Year 2026
In a year when Limerick won a third All-Ireland Hurling Championship in succession, the individual gong of the GAA-GPA Hurler of the Year was always destined for a member of the champions' team. 2020 saw the honour go to Gearóid Hegaty, 2021 saw Cian Lynch win it for a second time, and in 2022 it was the turn of Diarmaid Byrnes. The Patrickswell man saw off the competition from fellow Limerick man Barry Nash and Kilkenny's TJ Reid to win the prestigious crown.
Love Island Favourites - Love Island Betting Odds 2023
Love Island Betting Odds There are numerous betting opportunities on the show, from betting on who would be the next couple, which relationship will result in a break-up, and who will be the crowned winner at the end. In the 2018 season, bookmakers took £5 million/ around €5,720,00 in bets on the show, making it profitable. Bettors can win significant real money from betting on ITV’s biggest reality show. Love Island raised £50 million/ around €57,200,500 in advertising for ITV in 2018.
Top Sites & Betting Guide 2023
Boxing in Ireland There are plenty of sports betting websites out there that come with markets and odds for online boxing betting. Irish punters are free to use any of these sites to enjoy their favourite pastime, as long as they are an Irish site or a foreign site that accepts players from Ireland.
Mansion Group Secures Irish Licence for Casino & Sportsbook
Mansion Group, a UK-based gambling company, has secured the Irish licence for MansionBet, its flagship sports betting brand. Mansion Group’s newly-acquired Irish licence also covers its online casino brands, MansionCasino, Casino.com and Slots Heaven. “It’s exciting to have Mansion licensed within Ireland,” said Mansion CEO Karel Manasco. A Renowned Gaming Brand Mansion Group was founded in 2003 and boasts players from all over the world, as well as a strong market share.
Belfast Bookie Battles Horse Racing Ireland
Belfast bookmaker, Brian Graham, has won the first stage of his legal battle against Horse Racing Ireland (HRI). Graham is hoping to block planned changes to the allocation of racecourse betting pitches at Irish horse racing events.
Ireland's Boylesports Pays Out 3 Wins on EuroMillions Draw
Irish bookmaker, Boylesports, has paid out three winning payments amounting to more than €50,000 on Friday’s EuroMillion’s Draw. The punters all won more than €15,000 on the bets they placed with Boylesports. The biggest winner took home €19,823.50 on the four numbers 5, 17, 23 and 28. The winner had placed the bet at one of Boylesports’ Co Meath Shops – a €0.50 Lucky 15 for a total stake of €7.50.
Irish Boxers Reprimanded by IOC for Betting in Rio
Last night, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), reprimanded Irish Olympic boxers, Michael Conlan and Steven Donnelly, for placing bets during the Olympic Games in Rio. Along with reprimands for the Belfast Conlan and Ballymena Donnelly, the IOC also reprimanded Britain’s Anthony Fowler for wagering on boxing matches during the Olympics.
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