Dalton’s course betting permit revoked

THE bookmakers’ committee of Horse Racing Ireland has revoked the course betting permit held by bookmaker Ger Dixie Dalton, with immediate effect.

Dalton’s course betting permit revoked

The committee made the decision yesterday, following a review of its investigation into complaints concerning non-payment of bets by Dalton at the Listowel Festival in September.

Paul Finegan, manager of the betting division of Horse Racing Ireland, said: “All complaints submitted to HRI by punters have been forwarded to Mr Dalton, who remains responsible for their payment.’’ Dalton left Listowel on the Saturday of the Festival owing punters in the region of 30,000. He laid two favourites near the end of the afternoon, Jack Cool and Laughing Boy, and both won.

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