New ‘anti-business’ gambling curbs will drive punters to black market – Boylesports

Boylesports, the Irish bookmaker, has said that elements of Ireland’s gambling regulation bill are “anti-business” and will push customers towards the black market.

The bill, published last December, aims to modernise Ireland’s law and introduce a dedicated watchdog for the sector, as part of sweeping new reforms designed to combat problem gambling.

Boylesports, which operates 340 stores in Ireland and Britain, has contacted politicians and the government over the bill – which could introduce strict ...