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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Holly Williams

Paddy Power owner Flutter hopeful of World Cup boost after results disappoint

Paddy Power and Betfair owner Flutter Entertainment has seen shares tumble after worse-than-expected full-year figures (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

Paddy Power and Betfair owner Flutter Entertainment has seen shares tumble after worse-than-expected full-year figures, but put faith in this summer’s Fifa World Cup as a “great opportunity” for the betting giant.

The group – which also owns Betfair, Sky Bet and FanDuel in the US – disappointed investors with full-year revenues of 16.4 billion US dollars (£12.2 billion) for 2025, which is up 17% on 2024 but below its most recent forecast of 16.7 billion dollars (£12.4 billion).

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