Cork News

As part of the deal SIS will deliver its live greyhound pictures and data to 888 Sport brand. The greyhound content consists of more than 48 meetings per week from British tracks.

Ladbrokes and Coral will be among the first operators to make use of the more extensive service, which will see its schedule increase from 43 to 48 fixtures per week.

The new fixture, to be broadcast during Saturday mornings from Tralee greyhound stadium, will be available in U.K. and Irish betting shops, as well as through online operators.

Professional poker player Padraig Parkinson will play in the Grand Prix Cork from 23-26 February at Macau Sporting Club.

The supplier will collect and distribute greyhound racing content, including over 1,500 races a year, to online and retail betting operators around the world.

This week's news roundup features several million in prize pools, an upcoming tournament in Ireland and a culinary near-miss at the World Series of Poker.

International News Brief: A lucky Irish man quit work yesterday to pick up a cheque for a lottery win worth more than €1 million.