Flutter to close 57 Paddy Power betting shops in UK and Ireland
Flutter Entertainment confirmed it will close 57 Paddy Power betting shops after reviewing its retail operations, according to the company. The closures comprise 29 shops in the UK, including one in Northern Ireland, and 28 in Ireland; 247 employees are at risk of redundancy. Flutter cited rising costs and challenging market conditions, while saying affected staff would be offered other roles where possible.
The closures reshape Flutter’s retail operations, with employees at risk and other roles offered where possible.