BoyleSports
BoyleSports is Ireland's largest independent bookmaker, with shops and a licensed site in Ireland and Britain. What it offers and who it suits.
Licensed in Ireland and the UK
- Founded
- 1982
- Founder
- John Boyle
- Licences
- Ireland; UK Gambling Commission
- Products
- Sports betting, horse racing, casino; betting shops
Licence and background
John Boyle opened his first shop in 1982, and the company he built is now the largest independent bookmaker in Ireland, with several hundred shops there and a growing estate in Britain. It remains privately owned. Online it is licensed in Ireland and by the UK Gambling Commission.
It is a long-standing sponsor in horse racing, including the Irish Grand National.
What you get
Racing is the heart of the product: early prices, extra places on big handicaps and money-back concessions on selected races. Football coverage is thorough, with a bet builder and regular price boosts. Casino and games share the same wallet.
Shop customers can link their account and collect online winnings over the counter.
Our take
A strong choice for racing punters in Ireland and Britain who like concessions and a bookmaker with its own character. The app is less slick than those of the largest groups, and market depth on minor sports is thinner.