Flutter And TSG Merger On Track Despite Covid-19 Panic

Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power Betfair, has said its proposed mega-merger with The Stars Group (TSG) remains on track despite the outbreak of novel coronavirus (Covid-19), with the...

Paddy Power Betfair Takes Majority Stake In Adjarabet

Paddy Power Betfair has acquired an initial 51% stake in Georgian online sports and betting brand Adjarabet for €101m (£88.3m/$115.6m) in cash. The operator said the deal forms part of its European diversifi...

Irish Bookies Set For Crisis Talks Over Tax Hike

Ireland’s gambling industry will meet for crisis talks on Friday after the government confirmed the gambling tax rate would be doubled in January. The council of the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA) will a...

Betfair US Signs Sports Deals In New Jersey And New York

The Betfair US division of Paddy Power Betfair has entered into sports betting partnerships with racetracks in New Jersey and New York. Under the deals, Betfair US will provide a full suite of sports betting...

Paddy Power Betfair Buys FanDuel For US Wagering Push

Paddy Power Betfair has entered a definitive agreement to acquire leading US DFS business FanDuel, it confirmed to the London market this evening (Wednesday). FanDuel, one of the big two operators in the US ...