Tag Archives: Jackie Murphy

Tax increases to hamper Ladbrokes’ Irish presence

SBC News Tax increases to hamper Ladbrokes' Irish presence

Ladbrokes could be about to terminate all its on-course bookmaking activity in Ireland, as a result of the country’s betting tax being doubled to 2%. Speaking to the Irish Independent, Ladbrokes Ireland Director Jackie Murphy also underlined that the tax hikes will likely mean that operator will cease its sponsorship of races where it currently holds on course betting operations. …

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Ladbrokes secures Ireland FAI betting partnership

SBC News Ladbrokes secures Ireland FAI betting partnership

Seeking to boost its coverage within Irish sports, Ladbrokes has announced that it has entered a betting partnership with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). The FTSE-listed operator has secured a two-year deal with the FAI, becoming its ‘Official Betting Partner’. Entering the partnership, the Ladbrokes brand will receive premium exposure at all Republic of Ireland international soccer matches and …

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High Court grants final approval of Ladbrokes Ireland rescue plan

SBC News High Court grants final approval of Ladbrokes Ireland rescue plan

Following a month long review of Ladbrokes rescue plan for its embattled Irish retail betting division, Ireland’s High Court has granted approval to the operators rescue plan, ending the examinership proceedings entered by Ladbrokes Ireland in April 2015. Ladbrokes will be allowed to close 52 of its 196 Irish retail stores, the operator is set to keep 700 staff members …

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