PADDY POWER

:''For the former Irish politician of the same name, see: Paddy Power (politician).''

'Paddy Power' is Ireland’s largest bookmaker. Offline it conducts business through a chain of licensed betting offices and by operating Ireland's largest telephone betting service. Online it offers sports betting, online poker, online bingo and online casino games.
Paddy Power was founded in 1988 by the merger of three existing Irish high street bookmakers. The company also markets its services in the UK and is a publicly quoted company, listed on the Irish and UK Stock Exchanges.
Paddy Power's stated mission is to make ‘risk-based’ entertainment more accessible and fun. To this end, Paddy Power has a reputation for funny and often controversial advertising.
At the end of 2005 ''Paddy Power'' operated 195 outlets (150 in Ireland and 45 in the UK). The total number of employees was 1,374.
Paddy Power are sponsors of NUFC.com and Old Rutlishians XVA rugby team.
They are the official betting partners of Chelsea F.C and Liverpool F.C
Paddy Power is also the name of the Tongan rugby player Epeli Taione, playing at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

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★ List of Irish companies

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★ Official site