Transaction details
The proposed merger of Paddy Power PLC and Betfair Group PLC, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The provision of gambling services. | No |
Notification date: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Paddy Power plc | Paddy Power is an international betting and gaming group offering services via three channels: online, retail and telephone. |
| Betfair Group plc | Betfair is an international betting and gaming group offering a wide range of gambling products, and limited B2B services. Betfair's business is online: it has no retail presence. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01-470 3696, e-mail: barryodonnell@ccpc.ie |
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Media Enquiries |
MKC Communications: 01 7038600 |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Thursday, November 5, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, January 15, 2016
