Former UK Tote and Ladbrokes manager Mark Kemp is to step down from Irish bookie Boylesports as chief executive

Mr Kemp has been manager of the British racecourses pool betting system, the UK Tote, since 2019. During that time he led the company’s local and international growth, including agreeing a strategic alliance with Tote Ireland, he also oversaw UK Tote’s launch of new digital bets, its development of a technology system and a rebranding of the business.

A statement said: “BoyleSports confirms that Mark Kemp will leave as CEO at the end of July 2022. In his short tenure, Mark has made a positive contribution to BoyleSports and we are sorry to see him go. We wish him success in his future career.”