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Full coverage: Gambling

Sean Keyes: Global Flutter floats away from Ireland

Propelled by the US and its international operations, Flutter is now the world’s second-biggest gaming company. That leaves no room for a Dublin listing.

Sean Keyes
9th Nov, 2023 - 4 min read

After the US gold rush, Gan PLC is packing its tent. It has been sold to a Japanese buyer

The Japanese conglomerate Sega Sammy has acquired Gan for $86.7 million. Gan's US expedition is drawing to an end.

Sean Keyes
8th Nov, 2023 - 4 min read

From lotteries to manufacturing and property, EU investors are gambling on Ireland: Rewinding the week that was

While the US dominates Ireland's multinational investment scene, UK investors used to lead acquisitions in the domestic Irish economy. They are being replaced by those from the continent.

Thomas Hubert
30th Jul, 2023 - 3 min read

The dream is over, as GAN starts the process of putting itself up for sale

Gan has announced a strategic review – the first step in a possible sale of the business. Three years after the company escaped the London market, at least it can say it made a go of it.

Sean Keyes
21st Apr, 2023 - 3 min read

Flutter now has 50% US market share. How aggressively should it grow?

Flutter's 2022 results pose a question – how aggressively should a company chase a giant opportunity?

Sean Keyes
3rd Mar, 2023 - 4 min read

Vetting the house: Irish casinos and the tax on black

A new determination from the Tax Appeals Commission has given fresh clarity to members only gambling clubs over their tax liabilities on poker, blackjack, and other games of chance.

Rosanna Cooney
12th Jan, 2023 - 4 min read

The unstoppable rise of online betting, the Covid recovery and room for tax rises

A government briefing paper has laid bare the trends in the betting industry in Ireland, where punters are expected to bet more than €5.1 billion this year.

Sean Keyes
16th Sep, 2022 - 3 min read

As Dermot Smurfit cashes in $369,260 of share options, how has the GAN CEO performed? 

How does Dermot Smurfit's performance, and compensation, compare to peers in the betting industry?

Sean Keyes
1st Sep, 2022 - 3 min read

Lower guidance, impairment and a strong dollar push GAN shares further down

Despite much-awaited share buybacks, Dermot Smurfit’s online gambling technology firm still has a lot to do to achieve profitability – and is raising debt in the meantime.

Thomas Hubert
16th Aug, 2022 - 3 min read

Flutter warns staff of restructuring and jobs losses in Dublin

The group behind Paddy Power hopes to redeploy many staff within other parts of the business but there is expected to be an unspecified number of job losses.

Tom Lyons
29th Jul, 2022 - 2 min read
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