Peter Jackson Takes Over as CEO of Paddy Power Betfair

Peter Jackson Takes Over as CEO of Paddy Power Betfair

Today, the former boss of Worldpay, Peter Jackson, is making a fresh start by taking over the position of Chief Executive Officer of Paddy Power Betfair. Since January 8th, the 42-year-old Mr. Jackson is to officially take over the CEO position from Breon Corcoran, who left the company’s board on January 7th. This is a big step for Peter Jackson, who in March 2017 became boss of the payment processing company Worldpay. Before that, he has a 7-year experience at the position of Chief Executive Officer of Travelex, a foreign…

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TV Betting Ads Lure Children into Gambling During Televised Football Matches

TV Betting Ads Lure Children into Gambling During Televised Football Matches

Anti-gambling commercials campaigners warned that the constantly increasing number of betting adverts aired at the time of televised football matches is dangerous, as it it could lure children to gambling. According to the latest reports, there were 26 football matches which were broadcast over the Christmas holidays, with at least five TV commercials promoting betting companies which offered the fixtures’ viewers to sign up to their website luring them with free bets. Some local charitable organizations have shared that gambling was made look normal to public, especially by pointing the…

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