Boylesports founder John Boyle has said that the Irish independent bookmaker remains “committed” to the country despite having opted to relocate some of its operations to Gibraltar.
According to the Irish Independent newspaper, the bookmaker is to move its remote operations from a site in Dundalk to the British Overseas Territory, which has become something of a hub for online gaming operators.
Boylesports, which had been registered in the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, confirmed that “one or two” staff will relocate from Dundalk to Gibraltar as part of the move.
In addition, a number of employees will be redeployed while a “very small number” will be made redundant.
“’Boylesports is 100% committed to Dundalk,” Boyle told the newspaper.
“As a growing international company, we can make changes that have an effect on headquarters.
“We remain completely committed to Dundalk, I can’t imagine it being otherwise.
“Boylesports is a growing company and overall numbers are larger in Dundalk and it is expected that there will be around 20 people employed in Gibraltar.”
A Boylesports spokesperson added: “There is not going to be a large effect in Dundalk as a result of this move. There will be no effect on operations.”
source : www.igamingbusiness.com