Limerick’s battle of the bookmakers intensifies

THE battle for Limerick’s €80 million gambling market has intensified as the number of betting shops in the city has spiralled to an all time high of 28.

Limerick’s battle of the bookmakers intensifies
Mon, 22 Nov, 2004 - 00:00
Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

Planning permission is also being sought for another five.

The established main companies plan to open new outlets to cater for the deluge of cash being wagered by city gamblers.

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