The Industry Eye – Season 8 Episode 6
Ed Pownall finds Entain headless, Paddy Power in the headlines, DraftKings go Droning, the Kindred Group going great guns & so are PlayTech.
Ireland’s bookmakers ordered to close just 24 hours after reopening
Ireland’s betting shops are forced to close their doors just one day after reopening due to confusion over government’s COVID-19 plans.
FanDuel sale to Paddy Power leads to lawsuit by founder, employees
The founders and employees of FanDuel were cheated out of a stake in the company when it was sold to Paddy Power Betfair.
Paddy Power slammed for “racist” ad, avoids fine
Some English rugby fans are crying foul over an ad Paddy Power ran during the 2019 Six Nations tournament this past February and March.
Flutter might dump Paddy Power in favor of Stars Group deal
As the possible merger between Flutter Entertainment and The Stars Group begins to take shape.
Gambling and shirt sponsorship – Huddersfield Town pay the price
Huddersfield Town Football Club have received a fine of £50,000 by the English Football Association for wearing a kit that breached advertising regulations.
Half of EPL jerseys now carry gambling sponsorships
With international interest in gambling at an all-time high, gambling companies are turning to the sport more than ever to create new sponsorships.
UK ad watchdog spanks Hills, Gamesys, Paddy Power promos
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority takes its ban-hammer to promos offered by Gamesys, William Hill and Paddy Power.
Paddy Power to pay out over $1M for Manchester upset in March
Paddy Power paid out more than £1 million ($1.3 million) to bettors after Manchester United won against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Champions League.
Germany, Greece go after Paddy Power, demand tax payment
Gambling giant Paddy Power Betfair is pulling out their wallet. It has been slapped with a large tax bill from both Germany and Greece.
