Paddy pandering to the masses

Kung Fu PandaUpon hearing Paddy Power’s name in connection with a news story you suddenly start to ask yourself whether you’re coffee had a touch of the shamrock to it. So was I surprised at their latest stunt? No siree!

The Irish bookmaker is taking bets on the name that will be given to a China’s newest Giant Panda, which was born earlier this week and in line with tradition will be left without a name for its first 100 days. Gao Gao and Tao Tao are currently the favourites at 6/1 and 8/1 respectively, but you can get 500/1 for it to be named after Paddy himself. What will they think of next? Read more.