Flutter/Stars
Transaction details
The proposed merger of Flutter Entertainment plc and The Stars Group Inc., has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:17 January 2020
- Publication date:17 January 2020
- Economic sector:Arts, sports & recreation - S
- Economic sub-sector:Gambling & betting - S.92
- Request for information:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.20.001 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 243 KBM.20.001 Merger Announcement PDF | 243 KB - Opens in new window
M.20.001 DeterminationPDF | 858 KBM.20.001 Determination PDF | 858 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Flutter Entertainment plc
Flutter is a global gambling operator divided into four divisions:
Online: which runs the Paddy Power, Betfair, Adjarabet online sports betting and gaming brands;
Australia: which consists of the Sportsbet online sports betting brand, a corporate bookmaker in Australia;
US: which operates as FanDuel Group and runs the FanDuel sportsbook and daily-fantasy-sports brands, the TVG broadcasting and advanced deposit wagering network and the Betfair online casino in New Jersey and;
Retail: which runs over 620 Paddy Power retail betting shops across the UK and Ireland.
The Stars Group Inc.
Stars is an operator of technology-based product offerings in the global gambling and interactive entertainment industries. Stars' brands are active in online and mobile betting and gaming. Stars owns or licenses gaming and related consumer businesses and brands, including PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, BetStars, Full Tilt, FOX Bet, BetEasy, Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo, Sky Poker, and Oddschecker, as well as various live poker tour and events brands, including the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold'em Championship and European Poker Tour.
Contacts
Colm Roche colmroche@ccpc.ie
