World Cup contributes to Paddy Power Betfair growth in Europe

Bookmakers Paddy Power Betfair have reported a rise in their revenue and pre-tax profits for the first half of this year.

Paddy Power Betfair saw its revenue go up by 7%, up from £827m to £867m, while its pre-tax profit increased by 4%, up from €102m to £106m, in the first six months of 2018 when compared to the same period last year.