Kenny, the UK gambling industry is not doing enough to tackle problem gambling, an issue that has been seen grow significantly in recent years. Stewart Kenny Unleashes Fresh Wave of Gambling Industry CriticismĪccording to Mr. Paddy Power’s parent company Flutter Entertainment (formerly Paddy Power Betfair) is one of the stars in a star-studded mega merger, the other being Canada’s The Stars Group, that will result in the formation of a $12.2 billion gambling behemoth with enormous international presence and a formidable portfolio of some of the world’s most popular gaming and sports betting brands, including Paddy Power, Betfair, PokerStars, and Sky Betting & Gaming. Paddy Power co-founder and former boss Stewart Kenny believes the gambling industry is too slow to act on problem gambling, particularly among children, the Racing Post reports citing the former gambling executive’s comments in a BBC Radio 4 PM program focusing on underage gambling addiction.
