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Thursday 26 November 2020
Many bookies believed they were permitted to reopen last week.
It comes after a protest at the Dáil on Tuesday.
Around 50 bingo players were bussed to the Dáil this morning to protest a bill that they say could see their winnings cut in half.
Minister Donohoe said his officials had “insufficient legal certainty” to change how it taxes the sector.
Thom Malone reveals his picks for the Kildare course, where the Champion Hurdle is today’s feature.
There’s another big day of racing at Fairyhouse, and Heed Your Hunch is here to help if you fancy a flutter.
The ex-Man United and England midfielder has until 26 April to respond.
Athlone Town’s Igor Labuts and Dragos Sfrijan were handed 12-month suspensions in 2017.
The decision from Galway City Council to grant permission for the betting shop has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.
The GAA’s annual congress today heard that sport is “besieged by gambling”.
The WPBSA estimate that Stuart Bingham placed bets worth £35,771.
A study has found that the tone of a Twitter post that can predict when a team is more likely to win.
Professional gambler Harry Findlay chats to The42 about a life of sporting highs and lows.
The ex-billionaire is taking a punt on QuinnBet.
Horse Racing Ireland wants to see an increase in the rate of betting duty and commission on gross profits.
His ban from football now expires on 1 June 2018 instead of 25 October 2018.
A statement added that a hearing with the Independent Disciplinary Committee will take place on 3 August.
FAI director of competitions Fran Gavin says they are close to completing their investigation into Athlone Town.
Uefa sent a detailed report to the FAI after the game between Athlone Town and Longford Town.
The Burnley midfielder is disappointed with the ‘harshness’ of the decision and intends to appeal.
Online gambling is the biggest source of the losses.
As expected, the midfielder has returned to his former club on a deal until the end of the 2016-17 season.
Trump’s odds are now at 9/2, representing an 18.2% chance of winning.
The first round clash between Russia’s Vitalia Diatchenko and Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland is being looked into.
The former world number one is fancied to be named alongside Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer tomorrow.
Limerick man Leo Fernandez has been suspended until August 2017 and fined €2,000.
Which way do you see this weekend’s main event going?
He applied for the money to be returned.
Tony Bloom is a name unfamiliar to many. But the man, and his company Starlizard, make an absolute fortune out of betting markets like the English Premier League.
A District Court decree for €13,835 was upheld against Sports Spread Betting (Ireland) Ltd, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
He put 50 quid on three horses and it paid out big time.
This guy owes Romelu Lukaku a pint.
United to hit the net early and other tips to consider for this weekend’s fixtures.
Here’s everything you need to know about the first thing on any non-racegoers lips.
David Culloty will have an added interest when the Dubs take on Kerry.
Here’s how to have a great day and avoid a faux pas.
Two Irish men are being held by Queensland Police.
Are you a racing newbie? We’re here to help.
The polls got things badly wrong prior to the UK general election, and this is a trend that’s set to continue argues John Byrne.
All eyes are on Ballybrit this week – and if you’re lucky, you might make a few quid
THE GREYHOUND RACING industry has been put in the spotlight again this week, the Social Democrats put forward a motion proposing to end State funding of the sector.
Writing for TheJournal.ie this week, TD Holly Cairns explained that greyhound racing in Ireland will receive €19.2m in public funding next year – an increase of €2.4m on 2020.
Last year, an RTÉ investigation claimed that almost 6,000 greyhounds were killed for not racing fast enough in 2017.
But advocates for the sector have claimed it supports thousands of jobs and that annual Government funding represents an economic investment.
So, today we’re asking: Should the Government stop funding greyhound racing?
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