Post Script Post Script: Paddy Power founder’s ignored advice; Softbank drives Irish firm; Collisons’ 30-year investmentBusiness Post deputy editor Aaron Rogan takes a look at the scenes behind the stories
Gambling Paddy Power co-founder remembered as ‘unflappable’ bookie who helped revolutionise gambling David Power has been eulogised as an old-school gentleman who took a risk that became one of Ireland’s greatest business successes
Companies ‘Sharp bettor and accomplished accountant’: Paddy Power co-founder and major shareholder David Power diesThe legendary bookmaker died at the age of 77 on Monday
Companies Flutter names Rob Coldrake as CFO ahead of US listing move Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson, the departing CFO, said this month that the Paddy Power owner remained ‘committed to Ireland’ despite its US listing move
Companies Flutter ‘committed to Ireland’ as it moves operational HQ to New YorkThe company is preparing to list in New York by the end of May
Companies Flutter sees first quarter earnings jump by 46 per cent to $514 millionThe company said the United States produced another “excellent quarter”
Gambling Flutter boss warns UK and Irish markets to boost liquidity or lose bluechips Paddy Power owner plans to list in New York by May 31 but downplayed concerns over its Irish business
Post Script Post Script: Magnier jr loses millions on well-backed, under-performing Australian horseThe Business Post team takes a look at the scenes behind the stories
Markets Flutter shares could take short-term hit if shareholders sign off primary listing moveThe gambling company will not be included in UK indices and it could take time for US indices to allow entry
Stock Take Booming US market offers chance for further Flutter growthThe gambling giant is investing heavily in the US market and expects strong returns over the long-term
Companies Paddy Power owner Flutter to continue hunt for acquisitions as US business takes offThe betting company reported revenue of $11.79 billion last year as its average monthly players surged to top 12 million
Companies Earnings jump 45% at Flutter as US revenues soarPaddy Power-owner experienced its first year of positive profit in the US
Gambling Irish laws will push gamblers to black market, Maltese regulator warnsMalta Gaming Authority has said her agency believes that ‘control and regulation’ is a better safeguard that ‘prohibition’
Post Script Post Script: Dermot Desmond’s two cents on PGA Tour’s plans to save golf’s soulThe Business Post takes a look at the scenes behind the stories
Sport Horse Racing Ireland brings new sponsors in the frame amid concerns about gambling curbsThe governing body of horse racing in Ireland has signed a number of new sponsorship deals over the last 18 months with firms in fresh sectors
Stock Take Stock Take: Flutter’s move to Wall Street is no gambleA bullish trading update last week led to a spike in the Paddy Power-owner’s share price and it could keep rising when the company lists in New York
Companies Flutter chief Peter Jackson questions ESRI findings on Irish problem gambling rateThe boss of the group which includes Paddy Power said that the research was out of line with the company’s experience and that it had ‘different data’
Companies Flutter revenue grows to £9.5 billion as monthly players increaseRevenue in Ireland and Britain at gambling giant increased 15 per cent to £2.4 billion
Sport Paddy Power breathes sigh of relief as Luke Littler losesThe gambling company is the title sponsor of World Darts Championship but a ban on the use of minors in marketing means they could not have cashed in on the 16-year-old
Markets Flutter to end trading in Dublin next month to make move to Wall Street Paddy Power owner said on Friday it is seeking to list its shares in New York from January 29