Ireland needs to see the establishment of a gambling regulator as a beginning not an end, says Colin O'Gara.
The group behind Paddy Power hopes to redeploy many staff within other parts of the business but there is expected to be an unspecified number of job losses.
Since launching Stop Gambling Harm with two other former Paddy Power executives, Fintan Drury has been surprised by the lack of engagement from Irish legislators.
Larry Fink's north star of sustainability can't be limited to the climate crisis, no matter how critical that is. Investors need to be conscious of social harm in other sectors, the betting industry among them.
Aaron Rogan's book on Paddy Power details the rise of the company and why their expansion is just beginning. But in this podcast with Dion Fanning, they discuss why regulation may not be the only cloud on the horizon for betting companies.
Fintan Drury talks to Dion Fanning about Anglo, Brian Cowen and the angst he lives with for his part in the growth of Paddy Power.
The decision in the UK to ban betting companies from sponsoring Premier League teams is another reminder that Ireland is still waiting for a regulator with teeth.
The betting company will sponsor RTE's coverage of the Ireland team's World Cup qualifiers. Why?
Gary McGann believes people need to see evidence of improvement if they are to regain trust in the establishment. In this candid interview, the business leader talks about politics, housing, betting and the highs and lows of his life in business.
To justify the current share price of Paddy Power, it would help for the merger with Stars to go through. More importantly, Flutter needs billions of dollars to flow, from punters all over America, into their slick new FanDuel Sportsbook apps.
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