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Paddy Power is not so mischievous any more but there’s still a dark side to what it does
The bookmaker is a rising star on Wall Street but questions remain about its effectiveness at tackling gambling addiction
Paddy Power has developed a knack for attention-grabbing publicity campaigns. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Denis Walsh
Sat Dec 20 2025 - 06:00
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