Ladbrokes

Flutter shares slide as UK government mulls £3bn tax hike for gambling sector

Finance minister Rachel Reeves could announce the tax in her maiden budget on October 30th

Mon Oct 14 2024 - 09:36

Casino owner says gambling law’s €10 bet limits will unfairly hit business

Bill exempts other forms of betting that, casinos argue, are more likely to give rise to the problem gambling that limits are supposed to counter

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 05:00

European stocks rebound but Ryanair leads airline sell-off

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.9 per cent higher, coming off a five-day losing run

Mon Jul 22 2024 - 18:34

Online gaming revenue beats expectations at Ladbrokes owner Entain

Gambling group expected to take hit from new regulations in UK and Netherlands

Wed Apr 17 2024 - 08:15

Gambling giant warns proposed regulations could ‘legislate horse racing out of existence’

Law should recognise link between the sport and betting, says industry leader

Fri Oct 06 2023 - 06:00

Ladbrokes left for dead in online world

Once the dominant bookmaker, UK brand is now barely competitive with Paddy Power

Tue Sept 26 2023 - 06:00

Politicians seek tough sanctions for bookies that break proposed new betting laws

Oireachtas committee demands fines and revoked licences for rule breaches

Fri May 20 2022 - 12:26

Ireland’s longest race features on third day of Punchestown

Klassical Dream tops betting to become first back-to-back scorer since Queveaga

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 06:00

Allaho storms to superb Punchestown Gold Cup victory

Triumph on day two of festival secures Grade One hat-trick for Willie Mullins

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 01:02

Punchestown Gold Cup: Rare talent Allaho favourite to do it over three miles

Should the main contenders take each other on it could set it up for a late pounce

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 18:00

Up to 140,000 race fans set to return to Punchestown Festival

The closest title battle this week could be among the conditional jockeys

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 18:00

Ladbrokes owner Entain attracts punters to retail shops, US venture grows

London-listed gambling company said total net gaming revenue had jumped 31 per cent

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 01:00

Gambling watchdog should oversee National Lottery, Oireachtas group told

New Gambling Regulation Bill proposes authority to licence and regulate betting businesses

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 18:10

Four rivals face huge task to prevent unbeaten Honeysuckle’s coronation

Lots of anticipation surrounding Galopin Des Champs’ second chase start after impressive Christmas success

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 16:32

Frodon leads raiders’ assault on Irish Gold Cup

Nicholls confirms plans as Leopardstown hope for 20,000 at Dublin Racing Festival

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 01:47

Concern over Leopardstown conditions ahead of Dublin Racing Festival

Mullins may withdraw horses from Ladbrokes Novice Chase if conditions get too quick

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 01:10

Eddie Jordan’s JKO confirms withdrawal from $3bn deal for Playtech

Consortium led by former Formula One boss is keen to partner with Irish-led businesses

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 07:46

Nicholls assembles strong team for Dublin Racing Festival

Frodon and Clan Des Obeaux among the 18 entries for Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 17:35

‘Proper mare’ Dorans Weir triumphs in Thurles

Five-year-old, ridden by Taaffe, beats Burn The Evidence by three and quarter lengths

Sun Dec 19 2021 - 19:17

IHRB still waiting on results of samples taken from raided yard

Calls increasing for results of all tests on horses in the yard to be made public

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 15:44

Run Wild Fred lands Troytown chase for Gordon Elliott

Seven-year-old delivers bold front-running performance under Davy Russell at Navan

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 17:36

Eddie Jordan-led company in £3bn-plus bid for Playtech

Former F1 boss has teamed up with Keith O’Loughlin

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 13:03

All eyes on Willie Mullins’s entries as spectators return to Punchestown

Echoes In Rain seen as number one hope for trainer in Sunday’s Morgiana Hurdle

Wed Nov 10 2021 - 06:00

Minella Indo heads classy quintet in Down Royal’s Champion Chase

First Grade One chase of new National Hunt season attracts a top line up including King George winner Frodon

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 16:12

Davy Russell and Envoi Allen to be reunited at Down Royal

42-year-old regains ride on DeBromhead’s star as he returns to action on Saturday

Tue Oct 26 2021 - 16:15

Entain revenue rises as focus squarely on DraftKings bid

Ladbrokes and Coral parent says online betting growth still outperforming

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 09:43

Irish bookies jump first as modernising legislation looms

Firms to halt credit card betting and pre-9pm TV advertising as they read political mood

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 05:00

Rising Covid cases dampen hopes of recovery and leave investors wary

Dealers note a ‘lot of red on the screen’ as travel-related stocks in particular take a hit

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 18:49

Kennedy to retain partnership with Minella Indo at Punchestown

De Bromhead’s charge favourite to complete Gold Cup double next week

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 01:00

Mark Kemp appointed chief executive of Boylesports

Kemp has been manager of UK Tote, the British racecourses pool betting system

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 14:13

Rising US yields knock European stocks in early trading

The Iseq index down 0.3 % with Origin Enterprises 4.6% lower after latest results

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 09:40

Six Nations: England very short-priced favourites to retain their crown

Bookies rate France as second favourites to win with Ireland third most likely winners

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 01:00

Unbeaten Honeysuckle poised for a stiff test in Dublin Festival highlight

De Bromhead and Blackmore have another favourite with Minella Indo in Irish Gold Cup

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 01:07

European stocks slip as lockdown worries resurface

Retailers and miners among big decliners as investors fret about extent of current lockdowns

Tue Jan 19 2021 - 19:35