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Bookies reopening

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  • #52
    RivetingRoger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


      Messi19 wrote: »
      To be fair I'm not surprised they're closing. Nipped in to paddys yesterday to get a quick bet on but was surprised to see a few people hanging around and surprised that they were showing the racing. That's probably the problem

      They are not gonna stop showing the racing lad!
      The vituals will still be off every 2 mins also
      none of that will change
      its still a bookies!

      Was in local boyles myself and found it a very good set up and no drama


    • #53
      RivetingRoger
      Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


      The Plot Thickens

      Major bookmakers Paddy Power and Ladbrokes were forced to close their retail outlets in Ireland on Tuesday following direction from the government. BoyleSports and independent firms are permitted to remain open.

      It is believed the reason Paddy Power and Ladbrokes have been closed down just 24 hours after reopening their doors to the public is related to their company status.

      Although there is no clarity on the details at the moment, it has been suggested their constitution as Public Limited Companies is central to the issue, with the phase two lifting of coronavirus restrictions that kicked in on June 8 catering for retail outlets.

      There is some speculation Paddy Power and Ladbrokes are instead classified as hospitality rather than retail.

      The closures are reported to have been initiated after a number of complaints were made by the general public on Monday. The operators are seeking clarity on the matter from the government, but the extended closures will add to the pressure on firms and staff in such a challenging economic climate.

      Some sources have suggested that trade on Monday was unexpectedly slow in Irish shops, with one retail source suggesting turnover was down 70 per cent on a normal Monday.

      The same source suggested the various public health measures and protocols worked well, and that the social distancing restrictions allowed for 20 customers in what is a large premises at any one time. Despite that, footfall and trade was not what had been anticipated.


      I wonder if the complainant was a Mr.Boyle !!


    • #54
      lemush
      Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 680 ✭✭✭lemush


      Ladbrokes head office have made decision to close.


    • #55
      Messi19
      Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭Messi19


      RivetingRoger wrote: »

        They are not gonna stop showing the racing lad!
        The vituals will still be off every 2 mins also
        none of that will change
        its still a bookies!

        Was in local boyles myself and found it a very good set up and no drama

        There's not a lot more that they can really do so it's strange that they've closed saying they need more safety measures. Fair point re the racing on the tv and virtuals. It was a decent sized shop I was in and we'll marked out for social distance. In one door and out the other


      • #56
        Andrew00
        Registered Users Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭Andrew00


        Would love to get my hands on a curtain twitcher


      • #57
        Man Vs ManUre
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,357 ✭✭✭Man Vs ManUre


        My local PP opened yday for 1st time since March. But today is closed again. What happened??


      • #58
        hurikane
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 691 ✭✭✭hurikane


        When I worked for Paddy Power some years back, there was a holding company, Power Leisure. I’d imagine it’s related to that.


      • #59
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        Drivetime RTE saying bookies are specifically prohibited from opening
        might all be closed tomorrow so collect today!!


      • #60
        Andrew00
        Registered Users Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭Andrew00


        So much unnecessary uncertainty

        Not fair on the staff and punters!


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      • #61
        Juwwi
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,251 ✭✭✭Juwwi


        Isn't it all a mess , it was supposedly from last Monday the 8th they could open if they wanted .

        Bookies said no we will wait until the 15th .

        Nothing from government to say actually you's can't open the 8th or 15th

        Then 1 day later after they open it turns out they aren't allowed to open , why weren't they told this a few weeks ago by a government official .


      • #62
        Happy4all
        Closed Accounts Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭Happy4all


        Think bookies jumped the gun , didn't want to miss out on Ascot


      • #63
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        Hearing Boyles staying open


      • #64
        Banner fights back
        Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭Banner fights back


        RivetingRoger wrote: »
        Hearing Boyles staying open

        I dearly love the above comment to be true rog but Sharon Byrne from the Irish bookmakers association has confirmed to the racing post this evening that any licensed bookie that opens tomorrow are in her and the governments word that "they will be breaking the law".

        Most disappointed but a bit of me isn't surprised when you have Heather Humphreys at the wheel as Business minister. Absolute waster she is IMO.


      • #65
        Juwwi
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,251 ✭✭✭Juwwi


        You'd wonder how Barone were able to open for a full week before today and nothing was said .


      • #66
        Andrew00
        Registered Users Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭Andrew00


        RivetingRoger wrote: »
        Hearing Boyles staying open

        Not opening now apparently..


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      • #67
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        Up to this evening Boyles were opening in morning
        As of this evening it now seems the workers are to come to work, but doors will be closed
        Lads what a clusterf*ck this is
        Back to online it is so


      • #68
        Andrew00
        Registered Users Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭Andrew00


        Absolute joke so it is

        I'd be kinda surprised if Bar One are open in the morning too. Load of sh*te


      • #69
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        If boyles don't open Bar One won't Andy


      • #70
        lemush
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 680 ✭✭✭lemush


        Boyles are not opening tomorrow.


      • #71
        Banner fights back
        Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭Banner fights back


        Here in Clare we only have had one covid19 case in 13 days. The risk is over for the moment. No second wave yet.

        Compare that to England. All bookies are allowed to open from yesterday even considering the basket case job that BoJo and his right wing Tories with their covid 19 response.

        It's a sham and a whitewash from the govt if they claim that they did no wrong in this mess. Complete miscommunication between the relevant department and the IBA.

        The other big question is whether it was the case that the IBA did jump the gun on the early reopening of Irish bookies.

        So many unanswered questions. What we do know is this further delay of the reopening with present more financial headaches for already beleaguered independent bookmakers in particular.


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      • #72
        Andrew00
        Registered Users Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭Andrew00


        'Britain At The Bookies' on virgin two now


      • #73
        Man Vs ManUre
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,357 ✭✭✭Man Vs ManUre


        If I win the €1million max payout on my Premier league football bet, that I lodged cash in the shop on Monday to my online account from where I placed the bet, so when I win can they say the shop was illegally open meaning cash lodgement and subsequent bet is void?? I guess not but who know what happens when you get this big win!!


      • #74
        posturingpat
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,722 ✭✭✭posturingpat


        Man Vs ManUre wrote: »
        If I win the €1million max payout on my Premier league football bet, that I lodged cash in the shop on Monday to my online account from where I placed the bet, so when I win can they say the shop was illegally open meaning cash lodgement and subsequent bet is void?? I guess not but who know what happens when you get this big win!!
        You'll be grand when it comes up. You can give me a few grand for putting your mind at ease. :pac:


      • #75
        ThewhiteJesus
        Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭ThewhiteJesus


        this country really is a joke, pushing people to online gambling and for what ?
        There was more social distancing in boyles yesterday than any other shop i've been in recently.
        Pathetic


      • #76
        passremarkable
        Registered Users Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭passremarkable


        Are boylesports opened today ?


      • #77
        ThewhiteJesus
        Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭ThewhiteJesus


        passremarkable wrote: »
        Are boylesports opened today ?

        no closed thanks to the curtain twitchers


      • #78
        passremarkable
        Registered Users Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭passremarkable


        ThewhiteJesus wrote: »
        no closed thanks to the curtain twitchers

        Thanks,
        Any idea if they will be opened before Weekend ?
        Father’s Day voucher required


      • #79
        Man Vs ManUre
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,357 ✭✭✭Man Vs ManUre


        Are any illegal bookmakers open for business between now and 29th??


      • #80
        ThewhiteJesus
        Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭ThewhiteJesus


        passremarkable wrote: »
        Thanks,
        Any idea if they will be opened before Weekend ?
        Father’s Day voucher required

        i doubt it but honestly i don't know, you could try to buy a voucher online


      • #81
        passremarkable
        Registered Users Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭passremarkable


        ThewhiteJesus wrote: »
        i doubt it but honestly i don't know, you could try to buy a voucher online

        Thanks, il look into that.


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      • #82
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        Bar one kiosk open in my area!
        Heroes


      • #83
        Andrew00
        Registered Users Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭Andrew00


        Bar one opening tomorrow for deposits and withdrawals


      • #84
        Andrew00
        Registered Users Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭Andrew00


        RivetingRoger wrote: »
        Bar one kiosk open in my area!
        Heroes

        Are they taking bets Roger


      • #85
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        Andrew00 wrote: »
        Are they taking bets Roger

        I can't sware to it Andy but it sure looks like it!


      • #86
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        Bar One in Limerick City open to public!!!


      • #87
        curioser
        Registered Users Posts: 599 ✭✭✭curioser


        RivetingRoger wrote: »
        Bar one kiosk open in my area!
        Heroes
        Likewise in my area.


      • #88
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        Apparently there were Bar One shops open all over the country today


      • #89
        [Deleted User]
        Posts: 7,792 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


        BarOne mustn't be buying into the bs... Let them be the inspiration for others so we can all get back to enjoying our hobby.... I don't want an online a/c :)
        No BarOne near me, so I'll have to wait a while...


      • #90
        LuasSimon
        Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭LuasSimon


        Bar Ones head office is in Crossmaglen , South Armagh which isn't cover by any jurisdiction so they do their own thing


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      • #91
        Unknownability
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 948 ✭✭✭Unknownability


        Bar One in Athlone closed at 2ish when I drove past, was open over earlier in the week.


      • #92
        Andrew00
        Registered Users Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭Andrew00


        Bar one in Galway open for bets and stuff. Can't go inside though


      • #93
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        LuasSimon wrote: »
        Bar Ones head office is in Crossmaglen , South Armagh which isn't cover by any jurisdiction so they do their own thing

        No, it's in Dundalk


      • #94
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        Andrew00 wrote: »
        Bar one in Galway open for bets and stuff. Can't go inside though

        Bar Ones on limerick open


      • #95
        maximo31
        Registered Users Posts: 1,020 ✭✭✭maximo31


        Bar one in Clonmel are open. They have the counter just inside the door to take bets.


      • #96
        realdanbreen
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,215 ✭✭✭realdanbreen


        maximo31 wrote: »
        Bar one in Clonmel are open. They have the counter just inside the door to take bets.


        I understood they were paying out on previous bets only:confused:


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      • #97
        maximo31
        Registered Users Posts: 1,020 ✭✭✭maximo31


        realdanbreen wrote: »
        I understood they were paying out on previous bets only:confused:

        Nope , I had myself a few bets anyway. You would need to know what you are backing as no access to papers. Just fill slip out at counter.


      • #98
        RivetingRoger
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


        realdanbreen wrote: »
        I understood they were paying out on previous bets only:confused:

        Nope. Open, taking bets


      • #99
        Juwwi
        Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,251 ✭✭✭Juwwi


        Barone closed again near me.

        Staff member said unlikely to open before 29th now


      • #100
        curioser
        Registered Users Posts: 599 ✭✭✭curioser


        Juwwi wrote: »
        Barone closed again near me.

        Staff member said unlikely to open before 29th now
        Same here. Did bets in it around 1.30, went to collect shortly after 5 and it was closed, with notice up to say it won't be open till the 29th. Obviously the curtain twitchers hadn't gone way. Let them beware - this country has a particular history in dealing with informers! Seriously though, a couple of people at the door of a bookies is a risk while thousands demonstrating in Dublin are deemed to be no danger - spare me!


      • #101
        Andrew00
        Registered Users Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭Andrew00


        Fair play to bar one for trying anyway

        Also their staff are 100% nicer than any other bookie, in Galway anyway


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