Octoplay expands its UK and Irish presence through integration with BoyleSports, Ireland’s largest independently owned bookmaker. The partnership brings Octoplay’s premium gaming portfolio to BoyleSports’ digital platforms, marking the company’s third major UK market integration in recent months.

This strategic move brings popular titles such as Cash Link Express: Hold & Win, Lightning Blitz: Chain Collect, and The Great Jackpot Expedition to BoyleSports’ extensive UK player base. Building on partnerships with tier-one operators like Rank Group, Flutter Entertainment, and William Hill, this collaboration further demonstrates the UK and Irish market’s strong response to Octoplay’s premium gaming products.

“BoyleSports’ extensive market reach and strong brand presence strengthen our position as we accelerate our UK expansion,” says Ralitsa Georgieva, Director of Business Development at Octoplay. “This collaboration reinforces our strategic focus on the UK and Irish market and allows us to deliver our premium titles to an even broader audience.”

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James Stephenson, Gaming Manager at BoyleSports, adds: “Octoplay’s proven performance and strategic approach to game development made this collaboration an ideal fit for our game portfolio. Its strong results in the UK and Ireland, and its focus on premium quality complement our vision of delivering exceptional, responsible entertainment to our players.”

The partnership with BoyleSports marks another strategic step in Octoplay’s expansion across regulated markets. With a growing presence across ten key European jurisdictions, including the UK, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, Romania, Ontario, Malta, and Slovakia, as well as a recent provisional license in Michigan, Octoplay’s momentum reflects its consistent delivery of high-performing content that resonates with players across multiple markets.

The GRAI would like to hear the views of stakeholders, including operators and the public on the proposed regulations concerning licensing which will be commenced on a phased basis.

Consultation Published: Monday 7th April 2025

Submission period closes: 5pm on 5th May 2025

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About us

We are the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. We were established on 5 March 2025. Our role is to regulate gambling activities in Ireland.

The law that established us, and sets out what we do, is the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.

Those who wish to provide gambling activities in Ireland will need a licence from us. We can issue different types of gambling licences for in person or remote gambling activities, including the following:

1.    Business to consumer gambling licences

This type of licence applies to those providing betting, gaming or lottery activities to consumers.

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 2.    Business to business gambling licences

This type of licence applies to those selling or supplying a gambling product or gambling related service.

3.    Licences for a charitable and philanthropic purpose

This type of licence applies to those who wish to provide betting, gaming, or lottery activities for charitable and philanthropic purposes.

We intend to start our licensing function in a phased way, with different licence category types opening at different times.

Our current plan is to first open for Business to Consumer betting licence applications in December 2025 (both in person and remote). This will be followed by opening for gaming licence applications (remote only) towards the end of the first quarter of 2026. However, the order and timing of commencement maybe subject to change. The license application process will take a number of months.  Once an application is submitted it will be reviewed to ensure all necessary information and documentation has been submitted.  We will then undertake various checks on the applicant and on the Information and documentation submitted to verify the information and to ensure it is given due consideration when making the decision to grant or refuse the license application.

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What is the purpose of this consultation?

We have the power to make regulations.  Regulations are laws created by Ministers or public bodies under powers given to them by Acts of the Oireachtas.

The first set of regulations we plan to make will:

a.    Set the application fee for applications for betting (in person and remote) and gaming (in person and remote) licences. This is provided for in section 38 of the 2024 Act.

The second set of regulations we plan to make will:

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b.    Set the duration for which a gambling licence remains in force. This is provided for under section 108 of the 2024 Act.

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c.     Set out some additional conditions which will apply to gambling licences. This is provided for under section 129 of the 2024 Act.

We would like to hear the views of stakeholders, including operators and the public on the proposed regulations.

For more information including how to submit a response please visit: Live Consultation page.

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The next exhibition where EGT is inviting its guests is the Irish Gaming Show 2025, which will take place on 04 and 05 March in Dublin. The Bulgarian gaming equipment manufacturer will remain true to tradition and, together with EGT Digital, will present a selection of new products and bestsellers in its portfolio.

The visitors will be able to become familiar with the new addition to EGT’s absolute bestseller Bell Link – the Bell Link 2 multigame. Having made its official debut only several months ago, the mix has already had its first successful installations and will certainly catch the attention of local operators and players with its 10 attractive titles in combination with the popular jackpot, which is widely preferred in so many markets around the world.

The Bell Link Boost jackpot will also be presented to the Irish gaming audience for the first time. Featuring 6 captivating games and the option to be connected with Gods & Kings Link, it will provide an exciting experience, offering the chance of earning even bigger winnings thanks to its Boost feature, which amplifies the amount of the highest Major and Grand levels.

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The multigames from EGT’s latest Supreme Selection Series will be on display as well. The Mega Supreme Fruits, Supreme Green, and Supreme Red Selection will show a lot of new slot titles, offering a perfect mix of fascinating themes, attractive bonus features, and great entertainment.

The slot selection for the show will be complemented by the well-established Premium Link and Lady’s Cards jackpots, as well as the General Series cabinets and multigame mixes.

The attendees will also have a chance to see and try out the new RK6C roulette from the company’s ETG portfolio. Including sleek design and numerous advanced features, it will stand out with its comfortable play stations and exceptional versatility. The product can be connected to other EGT Automated Roulette units, thus enriching the overall experience.

EGT’s casino management system Spider will showcase its new modules and functionalities, guaranteeing that the organization of the daily activities in gaming establishments will run smoothly.

EGT Digital will demonstrate its vast array of iGaming developments, currently containing selection of instant games and over 120 casino games, jackpot solutions, as well as its in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave, giving the technology and tools operators need to build and maintain a successful business online.

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“Irish Gaming Show is a very important exhibition for us, and I am happy that this year we will once again take part in it,” shared Stefan Dimov, Director EGT Ireland, Northern Ireland, Portugal & Malta. “We will be expecting our current and future customers at stand 1-4, where they will have the opportunity to get acquainted with many new products, which I am confident will reap great success on a local level.“