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# Paddywhackery

Paddy Power comes under fire over data breach

The Irish bookmakers has faced criticism over a data breach that occurred in 2010.

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Aug 1st 2014, 1:34 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should there be spending limits on all online gambling websites?

It could be a way of safeguarding health and impact on finances.

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Jul 15th 2014, 9:05 AM

# Play Fair

Online gambling should offer players spending limits and alerts - Commission

New recommendations by the EU Commission aim to minimise potential financial harm to consumers.

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Jul 15th 2014, 6:45 AM

# jackpot

Government gets €765,000 a year from slot machines

Not from gambling themselves, we should add.

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Jun 8th 2014, 7:45 AM

# Gambling

Sri Lanka says 'No' to casinos over prostitution fears

Australian gambling mogul James Packer is involved in the plans to build three super-luxury resorts, complete with casinos.

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Apr 26th 2014, 5:05 PM

# IF HE WALKS

Paddy Power has stopped taking bets on Pistorius trial, but will still pay out

Over 1,000 bets were taken on the trial’s outcome under the controversial “Money Back If He Walks” campaign.

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Mar 6th 2014, 5:56 PM

# Late Late Show

Last-minute winner brings in this 10-team €60,000 accumulator for lucky Cork punter

Johnnie Jackson’s late, late goal was worth more than three points.

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Feb 24th 2014, 6:31 PM

# Addiction

McConville reveals 'lots of high profile players in bother' with gambling

The former Armagh footballer believes the number of ‘problem gamblers’ will continue to grow.

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Jan 28th 2014, 12:01 PM

# Support

'It is becoming a growing concern' - GAA releases gambling guidelines

Two booklets have been produced in the hope of informing members about addiction and match-fixing.

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Jan 27th 2014, 9:26 PM

# Cha-ching!

Bookies stung for millions as punters cash in on 'Curley Coup'

A massive gamble on a four-horse accumulator has cost bookmakers an estimated £2 million.

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Jan 22nd 2014, 8:18 PM

# Gambling

GAA promises support for players fighting gambling addiction

Gambling issue remains a top priority for the GAA and the GPA.

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Jan 21st 2014, 8:31 PM

# All Cash

Ever wonder how likely you are to win on a scratch card?

Here’s how likely.

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Jan 18th 2014, 8:45 AM

# Gambling

Gambling addiction cost Offaly footballer €5k in a single night

Niall McNamee lost an estimated €200,000 to gambling before he went into recovery.

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Jan 6th 2014, 12:46 PM

# Gambling

At least three British footballers arrested on match-fixing charges

The Daily Telegraph sting uncovered a “fixer” who pledged access to lower-league football results.

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Nov 28th 2013, 7:36 AM

# Addiction

GPA admit gambling amongst GAA players a ‘continuing worry’

Tyrone’s Cathal McCarron has become the latest inter-county star to struggle with the problem.

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Oct 8th 2013, 1:30 PM

# happy mondays

Belfast punter scoops £100k with this Lucky 15

Paddy Power’s coffers took a dent yesterday…

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Oct 1st 2013, 7:17 PM

# Gambling

Footballers' union backs chief Gordon Taylor amid gambling claims

The top players’ official has reportedly run up eye-watering betting debts.

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Aug 29th 2013, 2:55 PM

# quids in

Paddy Power profits up 12 per cent in first half of 2013

A battering at Cheltenham hit betting shops, but betting firm Paddy Power has still made €77 million in profit so far this year.

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Aug 28th 2013, 9:05 AM

# Casinos

Law will regulate Ireland's 'new and dynamic' gambling sector

The proposed new law will limit the number and size of casinos that can operate in Ireland and was announced by Justice Minister Alan Shatter today.

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Jul 15th 2013, 9:51 PM

# Ker-ching!

$591 million: Florida lottery winner is world's richest lottery millionaire

Only one jackpot has ever been bigger – but this weekend’s Powerball jackpot only had one winner.

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May 19th 2013, 2:11 PM

# Paddy Power

Cashing in: Paddy Power revenue jumps

The success of the Irish owned bookmaker continues to grow thanks to online gambling.

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May 14th 2013, 6:48 PM

# Gambling

9 things we learned from Paddy Power's annual report

How much did their early pay-out on Obama cost? And how successful were Nicklas Bendtner’s “Paddy Pants”?

18.1k

Apr 15th 2013, 3:27 PM

# the gambler

Here's what it's like to be 27, Irish and gamble €5 MILLION in one year

Irishman John O’Shea left his job as an accountant to take up full-time gambling. This is how he got on.

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Apr 2nd 2013, 7:30 AM

# Money

Having a bad Cheltenham Festival? Don't worry, Floyd Mayweather lost $900k on one game

All in the game.

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Mar 14th 2013, 5:47 PM

# Gambling

Online customers for Paddy Power double as profits grow

The bookmaker announced record profits of almost €140 million today.

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Mar 5th 2013, 9:38 AM

# London 2012

ISA critical of 'malicious' Olympic betting allegations

Peter O’Leary escaped with a warning following an Olympic betting investigation, but Irish sailing bosses still have questions about the motive and timing of the allegations.

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Dec 7th 2012, 5:43 PM

# Royal baby

Betting on baby: bookies in a tizzy over Royal offspring

Plus, how the British press reacted to the news (yes, they went nuts).

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Dec 4th 2012, 8:48 AM

# It Could Be You

Euromillions denounced as 'the Devil's work' as website is hacked

“Oh you believers. Wine, games of chance, statues all augur impurity and are the work of the devil.”

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Oct 28th 2012, 3:57 PM

# Your Say

Poll: How often do you gamble?

Paddy Power says its profits are up as more people bet online – but we’re wondering how often you fancy a flutter.

6.5k

Aug 29th 2012, 10:14 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s what you need to know this morning.

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Aug 29th 2012, 8:37 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Aug 9th 2012, 4:49 PM

# Facebook

Concerns raised over Facebook 'real money' gambling app

As Facebook launches its first real-money gambling app, Bingo Friendzy, a TD has raised his concerns that children might be able to access it.

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Aug 9th 2012, 1:36 PM

Voices

Column: Nick Leeson on why Seán Quinn is in denial

This week, the former trader says that he was most interested in how the former richest man in Ireland has been performing under media scrutiny…

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Aug 6th 2012, 8:30 AM

# Gambling

Millions to be refunded to online poker players

The payment is part of a settlement between PokerStars and the US Department of Justice in New York.

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Aug 2nd 2012, 11:29 AM

# Gambling

Noonan unveils new laws to regulate offshore bookies

The Betting (Amendment) Bill 2012 may also encourage other bookmakers to develop their presence in Ireland.

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Jul 19th 2012, 9:32 PM

# Tax

Noonan hopes for significant boost from new betting taxes

New rules will see online bets subject to the same tax as high street betting.

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Jul 9th 2012, 3:40 PM

# Free Money

Man gets $1.5m in ATM error... and then gambles it away

Ronald Page now faces 15 months in prison after being unable to repay a bank which accidentally lent him $1.5 million.

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Jun 20th 2012, 10:08 AM

# Pants

Paddy Power to cover Bendtner's underpants fine

The Denmark striker picked up a €100k fine for flashing his branded underwear during the Group B game with Portugal.

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Jun 19th 2012, 3:05 PM

# Betting

You betcha! Check out the top three wagers of the GAA weekend

Having escaped from the office with €100 of our money, Ewan MacKenna spends the summer betting it wisely and promising us a profit via his three tips a week.

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May 25th 2012, 11:25 AM

# Bad Monks

Video: Monks resign after footage shows them gambling and drinking

There was smoking too….

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May 12th 2012, 12:17 PM