Tag Archives: Ireland

DraftKings to test the Irish market
October 9, 2017
Daily fantasy sports giant DraftKings will test the unpredictable Irish market as it seeks to find fresh revenues beyond the U.S. border. In a statement, DraftKings said they chose Ireland to be the next European country to experience their brand of daily fantasy sports due to the country’s fervent sports...
Irish Open finds an up and coming sponsor; dreams come true in Killarney
September 11, 2017
The longest running live tournament festival outside of Las Vegas has a new sponsor, and dreams come true in Killarney, Ireland. I don't dream about winning poker tournaments, but some people do. People like Thomas Gallagher. And who can blame him? Gallagher likes to pop down to Killarney to play...
Fantasy sports giant DraftKings eyes Ireland launch
August 18, 2017
US-based daily fantasy sports giant DraftKings is once again setting its sights across the Atlantic Ocean after state regulators thumbed down its merger with DFS rival FanDuel. Fora reported that the leading American fantasy sports operator is looking to bring its gaming service to Ireland before the year ends. The...
Horse Racing Ireland push for betting tax hikes; punter will pay
August 8, 2017
Horse Racing Ireland is proposing that the Minister of Finance increase betting tax from 1% to 2.5%, and exchange commissions from 15% to 37.5% and the punter will pay. Irish punters should be preparing for an increase in betting tax, after a petition submitted to the Irish Department of Finance...
New Irish bill raises gambling age to 18
July 13, 2017
The government of Ireland has approved a legislation that will change the age limit for all forms of gambling. On Tuesday, ministers from the Irish cabinet approved the new Courts and Civil Liabilities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, paving the way for the modernization of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, The...
KAX Media rebrands as Gambling.com group
June 23, 2017
KAX Media has re-branded as Gambling.com Group as of May 18th, 2017. The new name enables the Group to take better advantage of its unique asset, the domain name Gambling.com, and communicate its business focus more directly. The new name only applies to the Group’s holding company. The Group will continue...