Paddy Power / Mulholland Bookmakers | Competition and Consumer Protection Commission [2015] IECompA m15033 (8 July 2015)
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of six licensed betting offices from Reva Racing Limited trading as Mulholland Bookmakers by Paddy Power Bookmakers has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.Â
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Bookmaking | No |
Notification date: Wednesday, July 8, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Paddy Power Bookmakers | Paddy power is an international multichannel betting and gaming group that offers sports betting, casino games, poker and bingo to consumers in regulated jurisdictions through mobile and desktop, as well as operating 580 licensed betting offices (“LBOsâ€) and telephone betting "dial-a-bet" in the UK and lreland. |
| Reva Racing Limited trading as Mulholland Bookmakers | The target consists of six Mulholland LBOs located in Co. Galway: 34 Newcastle Road; Main Street, Oranmore; 7 Plunket Avenue, Mervue; Cois Chlair, Claregalway; 162 College Road; and 35/37 Dominick Street. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01 4703696
barryodonnell@ccpc.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Tuesday, July 21, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Thursday, August 6, 2015
