Bookmaker considers Irish retail move

GIBRALTAR-registered bookmaker Stan James is believed to be interested in opening a number of high street retail betting shops in Ireland.

The move is likely to be on a small and focused scale and would be another bid by the company to boost its profile to Irish punters. The ultimate aim of the company is to increase the popularity of its online presence to betting enthusiasts here.

While the company could not be directly contacted on the matter, one well-placed industry source said there was talk of Stan James entering the retail market here.