Irish On-Track Bookmakers Demand Changes to Survive against Online Competition

Irish On-Track Bookmakers Demand Changes to Survive against Online Competition

On-course bookmakers across Ireland are faced with a grim situation following last week’s disputes between the Irish National Professional Bookmakers Association (INPBA), Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), and the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR). Things escalated to such an extent that the INPBA warned its members may skip on attending last week’s fixture in Punchestown and other scheduled races in the future. The parties concerned are expected to meet again tomorrow for further negotiations. On-course bookies are under threat of turning into an endangered species as their off-track brethren are now…

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Bingo Players Association to Try to Stop New Gambling and Lotteries Bill 2019 to Be Signed into Law as It Would Kill Irish Bingo Hall

Bingo Players Association to Try to Stop New Gambling and Lotteries Bill 2019 to Be Signed into Law as It Would Kill Irish Bingo Hall

A players association has warned that bingo halls in Ireland could be pressed to cease operation in case proposed new gambling bills are signed into law in the upcoming week. A warning has been issued by the Bingo Players Association that new gambling legislation is likely to result in significant reductions being made in the prizes offered by bingo halls, which would discourage many people from bingo services. On Wednesday, December 4th, the Gambling and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 is set to be signed into law. Under the provisions of…

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