Probe into 72 bets minutes before race

Within the four minutes before a greyhound race started, there were 72 bets on the race placed in betting shops around the country.

A total of almost €50,000 in winnings was paid out on these — and now the Irish Greyhound Board has launched an investigation into alleged betting irregularities following the near-simultaneous bets on a race at Mullingar Stadium.

The IGB confirmed yesterday it is conducting an investigation into alleged betting irregularities at Mullingar Stadium on May 21. It did not specify the race and, in a brief statement to the Irish Examiner, said that, as the investigation is ongoing, it would not be commenting any further.