# Betfair

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# back-to-back

Not So Sleepy silences critics with second Betfair romp

Morrison’s charismatic performer gets it right again at Ascot.

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Dec 19th 2020, 4:47 PM

# gambling commission

Paddy Power Betfair fined £2.2m after failing to stop stolen money being gambled

The British Gambling Commission also found that PPB “failed to adequately interact with customers who were displaying signs of problem gambling”.

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Oct 16th 2018, 12:00 PM

# policy and economy

Higher gambling taxes have made Ireland one of the world's 'most penal' betting markets

The duty was increased to 2% in yesterday’s budget – leading to a backlash from bookmakers.

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Oct 11th 2018, 3:44 PM

# Job Losses

Paddy Power to cut 300 jobs after Betfair merger

It is unclear which branches in Ireland will be impacted by the job losses.

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Apr 5th 2016, 10:06 AM

# paddy fair

Paddy Power and Betfair are getting into bed together - but who'll wear the pants?

It’s going to be bad news for the competition, experts say.

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Aug 26th 2015, 10:16 AM

# only one winner

Why today was a bad day for bookies at Cheltenham, but they don't really care

It’s not just about getting their hands on your money for one or two races, you see.

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Mar 10th 2015, 4:55 PM

# Agony

Liverpool's draw with Bolton denies unlucky punter £1million

The individual almost pulled off an unlikely coup from an initial £10 bet.

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Jan 25th 2015, 12:56 PM

Are these the greatest FA Cup upsets ever?

We think so.

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Jan 15th 2014, 4:55 PM

# havin' the twaic

9 corporate Twitter accounts that aren't afraid of the craic

Two of them have even engaged in a rap battle. On Twitter. A Twattle, if you will.

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Jul 12th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Flutter

Remember betting on all these guys to be the next United boss over the past 10 years?

One of the longest-running betting markets ever is about to close.

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May 8th 2013, 7:30 PM

# turkeys

Betfair offers free turkeys for Budget Day

The betting company gave away petrol and Christmas trees in previous years, but this year it is giving away… turkeys.

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Dec 5th 2012, 7:05 AM

# Horse Play

A man accidentally called his wife Kauto Star when they were in bed together

Don’t try this at home.

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Nov 16th 2012, 12:24 PM

# 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

# Nice Threads

That Eamon Dunphy is some clown, isn't he?

Shoppers and passers-by were greeted by quite a surreal sight on Dublin’s Grafton Street on Tuesday morning.

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Jun 19th 2012, 2:51 PM

# response

'Keane has lost the plot. He should respect Irish fans' - Dunphy

The RTE pundit says Roy Keane’s criticism of supporters in Gdansk was “disgraceful” and “unfair”.

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Jun 15th 2012, 4:27 PM

# Hmmmm

Here's your 'inappropriately-placed QR code' pic of the day

And they said QR codes were going out of fashion…

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May 2nd 2012, 12:57 PM

# can you hear me now

Caption time: what was Fergie saying on his mobile today?

The What A Friend owner was a face in the crowd at Betfair Free Friday at Newbury Racecourse earlier.

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Feb 17th 2012, 6:09 PM

# Runners and Riders

Mark Your Card: your best bets for Betfair Day at Newbury

With some top Cheltenham contenders set to go to post, Declan Smyth picks us a few winners from today’s rescheduled card at Newbury.

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Feb 17th 2012, 8:25 AM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: Thursday

Check in for your early round-up of all the biggest sports stories.

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Jan 12th 2012, 9:02 AM

# Betfair Row

Betfair to compensate some customers for Leopardstown fiasco

The exchange says it will make payments to some customers affected by its decision to void in-running bets on the woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle.

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Jan 11th 2012, 5:16 PM

# Sorry

'I was devastated' says Betfair chief after Leopardstown blunder

Betting exchange boss Stephen Morana says lessons have been learned from Christmas Festival fiasco.

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Dec 30th 2011, 4:26 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five things you need to know before you head out the door: the Betfair controversy, an investigation into the death of a man in Dublin; and students have their say on Junior Cert reforms.

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Dec 29th 2011, 4:44 PM

# Betfair Controversy

Betfair defends decision to void Leopardstown bets

The gambling giant has moved to repair its reputation after an “obvious technical fault” saw them void €25m of winning bets yesterday.

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Dec 29th 2011, 1:49 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

In tonight’s Fix: A seventh person dies on the country’s roads over Christmas, why Betfair won’t be paying out €25 million, and the strangest pics from Kim Jong-Il’s funeral.

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Dec 28th 2011, 7:50 PM

# Uh oh

Betfair pins €25m Leopardstown blunder on ‘obvious technical fault’

The exchange has voided all in-running bets on the woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown after €1.9m was matched on the winner at 28/1.

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Dec 28th 2011, 5:09 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Today’s 5 at 5: Cowen’s take on social welfare fraud figures, Betfair launches investigation into possible €25 million payout – and Twitter users are unimpressed with the Guardian’s Jedward editorial…

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Dec 28th 2011, 4:56 PM