iGaming Business – Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has strengthened its presence in the country with the purchase of nine betting shops from independent bookmaker Hacketts.
According to the Irish Independent newspaper, the acquisition will increase the number of Paddy Power outlets in the Republic of Ireland to 232.
Located in Limerick, Dublin, Clonmel, Templemore and Tullamore, the nine shops will be rebranded under the Paddy Power name.
The deal is expected to be completed in early 2014.
Prior to Paddy Power’s purchase of the nine stores, Hacketts had a portfolio of more than 50 outlets in Ireland.
The announcement comes shortly after Irish independent bookmaker Boylesports also moved to increase its presence in the country with the acquisition of rival Tom Flood Bookmakers last month
As reported by iGaming Business, the deal included the purchase and fit-out of Tom Flood’s seven-shop chain, which in turn would grow Boylsports’ total number of shops to 192.
