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Betfair and Paddy Power Announce a Merger

Graham Watson

27th August 2015

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Here is another example of horizontal integration (and market consolidation) in the betting and gaming sector, with Betfair and Paddy Power responding to the merger of Ladbrokes and Gala Coral by joining forces.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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