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High Court grants final approval of Ladbrokes Ireland rescue plan

SBC News High Court grants final approval of Ladbrokes Ireland rescue plan

Following a month long review of Ladbrokes rescue plan for its embattled Irish retail betting division, Ireland’s High Court has granted approval to the operators rescue plan, ending the examinership proceedings entered by Ladbrokes Ireland in April 2015. Ladbrokes will be allowed to close 52 of its 196 Irish retail stores, the operator is set to keep 700 staff members …

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Boylesports eyes takeover of Ladbrokes Ireland

SBC News Boylesports eyes takeover of Ladbrokes Ireland

Irish independent bookmaker Boylesports is lining up to buy Ladbrokes loss making Irish retail division. The division is currently under Irish High Court protection, following Ladbrokes appointment of examiner Deloitte in April. Having recorded 2014 division losses of €5 million, Ladbrokes Ireland operations are currently being re-structured, with the operator outlining the closure of 60 of its 196 Irish betting …

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