Flutter to delist from London Stock Exchange two years after leaving Dublin for New York
Paddy Power and Betfair parent makes decision after analysis of the level of trading activity in its shares on the LSE and the cost of listing
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Flutter-owned company accused of worsening addiction of Luke Ashton before he took his life
Flutter’s New York move an excuse to boost executive pay, says shareholder
Group holds annual shareholder meeting in Dublin following tough year for its stock price
Flutter CEO will not travel for company’s AGM
Peter Jackson has opted not to travel for shareholders’ meeting as investors ponder near halving of the value of the shares this year
Short sellers reap more than $2bn profit betting against Paddy Power owner
Online groups under pressure from jump in prediction markets’ popularity in US and steep tax rises in UK
Flutter’s management reshuffle puts focus on chief executive Peter Jackson
Paddy Power parent has yet to show it can recover the dramatic decline in its share price after being outflanked in the US
European shares fall as investors mull Middle East peace prospects
Paddy Power owner Flutter gains in New York amid management overhaul
Betting giant Flutter overhauls management at US FanDuel unit
Flutter veteran Dan Taylor to oversee US business
Foam cup heir Kenneth Dart hits 25% stake in Flutter
Current value of the Cayman Islands-based septuagenarian’s stake is about €4.82 billion
More than 200 jobs expected to go as Ladbrokes to close 39 Irish shops
Ladbrokes operate just more than 100 betting shops across the country
Hammerson’s addition to Iseq 20 Index underlines problems for Dublin stock market
Rule changes to allow UK firm whose shares haven’t traded in Dublin since May is latest sign of challenges for Irish market
Foam cup heir Kenneth Dart’s Flutter stake breaches 20%
Reclusive billionaire estimated to have made a paper loss of at least $3.5bn on Flutter which missed surge in predictions market
Flutter investors hedge their bets as prediction-market challengers up the ante
Billionaire Kenneth Dart estimated to be about $3.5bn underwater on his investment in Irish online gambling group
European shares inch up to fresh high on strong corporate updates
Irish banks take a step back ahead of a week when all three will report annual figures
DCC could trigger FTSE 100 exit if it perseveres with share buybacks from tech unit sale
Five FTSE 250 groups valued more highly by the market than Ireland’s last member of blue chip index
Reclusive billionaire Kenneth Dart triples down on Flutter
Stock has lost almost a quarter of its value in recent months
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This year has seen yet more companies leave the Irish stock market, including travel software group Datalex and hotel chain Dalata
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The bookmaker is a rising star on Wall Street but questions remain about its effectiveness at tackling gambling addiction
Paddy Power owner shows its hand on responsible gambling
UK Gambling Commission fines company over more failures tied to problem gambling
Paddy Power fined by UK regulator over problem gambling
Bookmakers allowed several customers to deposit large sums or gamble intensively without timely intervention, UK regulator said.
Paddy Power owner shares slump after profit forecast slashed
Online betting company sees increased payouts as players hit a winning streak
Irish companies ‘well positioned’ to float on stock market, EY report says
Irish stock market has not seen a new listing since 2021
Almost 120 jobs at risk as Paddy Power closes 28 outlets in Republic
Staff were informed of the move on Tuesday and will be offered redeployment opportunities, but jobs will go, company says
Flutter-owned FanDuel to pay $5m to NFL franchise
Agreement relates to betting funds stolen by former Jacksonville Jaguar employee and deposited with sportsbook
Flutter tries to get on board Philadelphia’s gambling scene
Paddy Power owner forks out for special trains to first NFL game of the season
Irish publicly quoted companies to spend record €6.9bn on buybacks amid global flurry
Heightened spend reflects a surge in stock repurchases on both sides of the Atlantic
Flutter halts gaming for cash in India
Paddy Power owner seeking to restore protection for skill-based games
Flutter raises profit forecast as gamblers’ winning streak ends
Paddy Power parent’s second-quarter earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of $919 million was up 25%
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Top executives’ average pay package rose by 31 per cent to €4.36m last year
Betting tax increase in budget could raise €53m, says Department of Finance
Single-point increase in Vehicle Registration Tax could raise €28 million, Tax Strategy Group suggests
Flutter deal with Native Americans in California may get Murdoch off reservation
Rupert Murdoch’s Fox has an option to buy about 19% of FanDuel
Flutter takes full ownership of FanDuel with purchase of 5% stake for €1.5bn
Paddy Power Betfair parent will also make a payment of $205m for the renegotiation of its market access at more attractive terms
Up to 800,000 Betfair and Paddy Power customers hit by data breach
A third party gained access to “limited betting account information” including IP and email addresses
The Irish firms seen as safe from Trump’s planned ‘revenge tax’
Foreign companies operating in the US that are majority owned by US investors would not be affected by the special tax
Flutter to cut more than 200 jobs in Ireland and Britain
Paddy Power owner has not yet said which areas will be affected
Flutter passes on Illinois tax to customers
Paddy Power owner will reverse decision if state lawmakers axe fee
Flutter weighs Illinois tax impact
Paddy Power owner comfortable with pricing despite favourites’ run
Flutter loses out to rival in race to run Italy’s main lotto franchise
Irish-based gaming giant said to have been outbid by International Game Technology
Flutter talks up dominance in spite of falling short on earnings
Paddy Power parent wants investors to focus on the long game but analysts are more circumspect
Flutter chief executive received €19.5m in pay, bonuses and shares
Paddy Power parent, one of the world’s biggest betting businesses, moved its main stock market listing to New York in May 2024
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Paddy Power owner grants CEO share options worth $10m
Move comes after betting giant share annual profits rise
Paddy Power owner Flutter is expected to be among frontrunners for €1.5bn Italian lotto franchise
But gaming giant draws criticism from NGOs amid suggestions it may use Italian licence to cross-sell other products
Paddy Power owner sees profits surge amid US growth
Flutter Entertainment posts $162m profit for 2024
Big deals and future leaders shortlisted for two Irish Times Business Awards
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Flutter profits hit as US gamblers win big on NFL games
Paddy Power and FanDuel owner says results were most ‘customer friendly’ since launch of online sports betting
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It was a challenging year for some listed companies and a record year for CEO departures
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Minister says he faced ‘extraordinary’ lobbying over legislation to reform rules on gambling
Bookmakers told Government about concerns some pubs were permitting black-market betting
State to buy Citywest Hotel to confront migrant crisis
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