UK competition authority to consider Paddy Power, Betfair deal
A decision on the proposed merger of the two gaming companies is expected on January 7
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said it is considering the proposed merger of Paddy Power and Betfair, with a decision on the deal expected on January 7.
The CMA will consider whether the combination of the two companies will result in a substantial lessening of competition in the UK for goods or services.
The two companies plan to merge in a deal which will create the world's biggest publicly-listed online ...