Overview

• The bookmaker confirmed 57 store closures with about 247 jobs at risk, and said it will seek to redeploy affected staff.
• The shutdowns cover 28 sites in Ireland and 29 in the UK including Northern Ireland, representing nearly 10% of Paddy Power’s betting offices.
• Staff were informed on Tuesday, with a Flutter spokesperson citing rising costs and shifting customer trends as the drivers for the decision.
• Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated higher duties for betting firms in the upcoming budget, a prospect Flutter warns could hit jobs and push customers toward unlicensed operators.
• Reports say Evoke, owner of William Hill, is considering 120–200 store closures, highlighting broader pressure on high-street betting estates.