Paddy Power follows Will Hill into discussions about CrownBet purchase

Following reports last week that UK bookmaker William Hill was looking to buy the CrownBet operation from Crown Resorts, it is now understood that Paddy Power Betfair is also looking to make an offer for the online gaming business. The rival bookmaker already owns Australia’s leading online gambling business, Sportsbet, and the group’s shares rose 3.08% to €98.80 in Dublin and by almost 4% in London following the reports, according to The ...