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Flutter and Stars Group agree takeover deal

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In the latest mega-merger to hit the gambling industry, The Stars Group (TSG) is to be acquired by Flutter Entertainment, operator of Betfair, FanDuel and Paddy Power via an all-share combination.  Immediately following completion of the Combination, Flutter Shareholders would own approximately 54.64 per cent and TSG Shareholders would own approximately 45.36 per cent of the share capital of the Combined Group. …

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Paddy Power Betfair defends disclosure of Corcoran resignation

SBC News Paddy Power Betfair defends disclosure of Corcoran resignation

The governance of FTSE100 listed Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) has defended its handling of the disclosure of the departure of Breon Corcoran as Group Chief Executive. The betting firm stated that it had ‘strictly adhered’ to UK Financial Conduct Authority rules with regards to its leadership succession plans and that the company had not leaked any ‘inside information’. Last week, …

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