The life of the bookmaker has been hit hard by Covid-19.

Many bookies believed they were permitted to reopen last week.

However, officials have announced the running order will be amended on Saturday.

New rules targeting money laundering were announced today by the government.

One treatment expert said he is concerned, in particular, about young people who can very quickly gamble all of their money away online.

The decision from Galway City Council to grant permission for the betting shop has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

Gardaí are investigating both robberies.

The chain had already closed nearly three-quarters of its shops before finally going under.

Paddy Power and BoyleSports have taken the decision.

The man made off with a sum of cash.

Sportingbet say they are searching for a remedy that’s agreeable to Irish customers.

Julian Savea of New Zealand is the hot favourite in this field.

“Technology has had a profound impact on gambling,” according the authors of a new Irish study.

Nick Townsend, close associate of Barney Curley and author of a new book on the professional gambler, tells us the tale.

Analysts said they’re unconcerned by Andy McCue’s lack of online experience.

But they still made over €60 million so far this year, so our sympathies are limited.

The Irish bookmakers has faced criticism over a data breach that occurred in 2010.

A study found that the genes in question affect the role of the chemical dopamine which is released in the brain, motivating people to seek rewards.

There have been 569 robberies in betting shops across the country in the last three years.

Over 1,000 bets were taken on the trial’s outcome under the controversial “Money Back If He Walks” campaign.

The raid happened as a worker at the Boylesports in Clonsilla was opening up this morning.

A bookmakers and a shop were robbed within minutes of each other in north county Dublin earlier today.

A 34-year-old man entered the bookmakers last night, apparently armed with a handgun, and demanded cash.

The success of the Irish owned bookmaker continues to grow thanks to online gambling.

It’s the calm before the Hurricane (Fly). But will you get involved with the racing this week?

Ewan MacKenna pencils in a handy treble ahead of the first real championship weekend of the year.

Two men wearing balaclavas and carrying a shotgun stole the cash from a betting shop in Ennis last night.

Paddy Power’s 2011 Annual Report is out this week – and almost all of its many illustrations are drawn in 3D.

The Irish bookie has announced plans to enter into the Italian market ahead of Euro 2012, when the two countries will meet.

Over €4.5 billion was bet with Paddy Power last year, sending its pre-tax profit up to €121m with dividends of €1 per share.

Fans have called for his sacking, after the club lost 2-1 to Wigan at the weekend.

All the major bookies have now made Michael D Higgins their favourite to win the Presidency, though Gallagher should top the poll.

Afraid of uncomfortable silences between races? Amaze (or bore) your friends and co-workers with some festival-themed trivia.

Bookmaker group posts record profits – coming from online and overseas ventures.

…which Minister Batt O’Keeffe describes as aligned with the Government’s ‘pro-business policy environment’.