Paddy Power / Betfair [2015] IECompA m15059 (20 October 2015)

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Paddy Power / Betfair [2015] IECompA m15059 (20 October 2015)

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Transaction details

The proposed merger of Paddy Power PLC and Betfair Group PLC, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Economic sectorMedia merger
The provision of gambling services.No

Notification date: Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Parties InvolvedBusiness activities
Paddy Power plcPaddy Power is an international betting and gaming group offering services via three channels: online, retail and telephone.
Betfair Group plcBetfair 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 AssignedContact Details
Barry O'DonnellTel: 01-470 3696, e-mail: [email protected]
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
Date of Requirement for InformationDate Information Received
Monday, November 30, 2015Friday, December 4, 2015
Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1)

Decision date: Friday, January 15, 2016



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