Racing News: Power to open shops in Britain; Irish bookmaking firm promise `competitive' approach.(Sports)

From: The Racing Post (London, England) | Date: June 8, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

Paddy Power, Ireland's largest off-course bookmakers, are planning to open shops in Britain before the end of the year.

Stewart Kenny, managing director of Power, revealed the move yesterday while speaking at the firm's launch of their internet service at a

reception in Dublin.

He said: "The number of ...

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