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David Power, Co-founder of Paddy Power, Passes Away at 77

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July 12, 2024

Niji Narayan

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David Power, Co-Founder of Paddy Power, passed away at the age of 77 on Monday, July 8.

David Power’s family has been associated with betting since 1895. He ran the family betting shop business for several years before deciding to expand. In 1988 he partnered with Stewart Kenny and Vincent O’Reilly, who had sold Kenny O’Reilly Bookmakers to Coral a few years prior.

Kenny and O’Reilly had gone on to open 10 shops of their own, with these merging with the Power family’s 30 shops. From here, the Paddy Power brand was established, with all shops rebranded to reflect the change.

The business continued to grow throughout the 1990s, with David Power serving as CEO from 1988 to 2002. During this period, the company expanded online and added casinos to its product offering.

Although he stepped down as CEO in the 2000s, he remained on the board until 2013. In 2000, the company was listed on both the Irish and London Stock Exchanges; it became the first bookmaker on the Apple app store in 2010; and merged with Betfair in 2016.

A couple of years later, the business also acquired FanDuel. A year later, the group dropped its Paddy Power Betfair operating name to rebrand as Flutter Entertainment. Months later, it agreed on a mega-merger with The Stars Group.

“David was immensely proud that his plucky Irish business, with its 40 shops initially, paved the way for Flutter to become the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming it is today,” Flutter said.

“Everyone at Flutter, including Paddy Power colleagues past and present, offer the Power family our condolences. May David rest in peace.”

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CasinoCanada partners with Casino Prestige on review and comparison content

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April 27, 2026

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CasinoCanada has signed a partnership with Casino Prestige to support brand promotion and drive traffic to the operator’s platform across selected markets.

Under the agreement, CasinoCanada will develop and publish informational and promotional materials focused on Casino Prestige’s features and gaming portfolio. The content will be integrated into CasinoCanada’s review and comparison sections, with the stated goal of increasing visibility and user engagement.

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, stated: “This collaboration allows CasinoCanada to further expand its range of partner operators. The platform will provide structured reviews and analytical content to present key information about Casino Prestige and support ongoing traffic acquisition efforts.”

A Casino Prestige spokesperson commented: “Casino Prestige is thrilled to partner with CasinoCanada as part of its strategy to expand reach and connect with more players worldwide, delivering a premium gaming experience built on high-quality titles and top-tier customer support.”

Casino Prestige launched in 2026 and lists a library of more than 2,100 casino games from over 30 providers, including around 2,000 slots and more than 40 live dealer games. The operator said its platform runs under a license issued by the Tobique Gaming Commission and is owned and managed by Gophoenix Solutions Ltd., which handles payments, promotions, and platform management.

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CasinoCanada announces partnership with Casino Prestige

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April 27, 2026

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CasinoCanada has established a partnership with Casino Prestige to support brand promotion and drive traffic to the platform across selected markets.

CasinoCanada will develop and publish informational and promotional materials outlining Casino Prestige’s features and gaming portfolio. The content will be incorporated into CasinoCanada’s review and comparison sections to increase visibility and facilitate user engagement.

CasinoCanada is an online casino guide focused on the Canadian market, operated by SEOBROTHERS.

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, stated: “This collaboration allows CasinoCanada to further expand its range of partner operators. The platform will provide structured reviews and analytical content to present key information about Casino Prestige and support ongoing traffic acquisition efforts.”

Launched in 2026, Casino Prestige features a library of more than 2,100 casino games from over 30 providers, including around 2,000 slot titles and more than 40 live dealer games. The offering spans slots, table games, live casino, instant games, and TV-style formats, with providers such as Pragmatic Play, Novomatic, BGaming, Spinomenal, and Booming Games.

Casino Prestige operates under a license issued by the Tobique Gaming Commission. The platform is owned and managed by Gophoenix Solutions Ltd., which is responsible for all operational activities, including payments, promotions, and platform management.

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Casino Guru Awards 2026 set for May 25 in Malta as final evaluations begin

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April 27, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Casino Guru has started its final evaluation phase for the Casino Guru Awards 2026, with winners set to be announced on May 25 at Xara Lodge in Malta, ahead of the NEXT Valletta conference.

The company said nominations have closed and shortlists are finalized, with the Casino Guru team now reviewing shortlisted nominees’ track records through judge discussions and meetings with candidates. Winners are selected using what Casino Guru describes as a mix of data-led evaluation and expert assessment, drawing on its Safety Index and Complaint Resolution Center.

Public voting remains open for the Player’s Choice and Voice of the People categories, giving players and industry stakeholders a direct vote alongside the judging process.

“The Casino Guru Awards are not about who is the biggest or most visible,” said Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Projects Director from Casino Guru. “They are about who is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”

Casino Guru expects around 150 guests at the Malta event, which it positioned as an industry networking evening alongside the awards announcements.

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