Ireland: Q1 2026 online betting turnover tops €1.2bn
Online betting turnover in Ireland reached €1.2bn ($1.38bn) for Q1 2026, while land-based betting declined sharply.
Online betting turnover in Ireland reached €1.2bn ($1.38bn) for Q1 2026, while land-based betting declined sharply.
Entain’s latest World Cup betting figures show Spain has emerged as the most popular outright selection globally, while Portugal records the strongest level of domestic support among its own fans.
The proposal follows ANJ warnings that French World Cup betting stakes could reach €1.2bn as youth betting intentions rise.
The case adds to Italy’s wider enforcement focus on remote betting, account misuse and organised crime risks in gambling.
Players are suing casino directors. Turkey wants to jail players. A US soldier faces prison for a Polymarket windfall... Across the gambling world, individuals are finding that the corporate shield no longer protects them the way it once did…
The operator held a press call following the announcement of its £243m Evoke acquisition, as CEO Reeves outlined confidence around the company’s UK position.
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issued a notice to licensees calling for hypervigilance during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Analysts cite rising operating costs, higher marketing expenses and reduced local visitor gambling spend as key factors behind declining profitability.
With the World Cup on the horizon, a University of Hohenheim study warns that sports betting advertising is now deeply rooted in professional football broadcasts.
Spelinspektionen has launched a review of four licensed operators, Blue Star Planet, Hillside Europe, Kaprifol Services and Roar Vegas, to assess technical certification compliance and fraud prevention controls.