Paddy Power Lands Canadian Sports Betting Deal

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Online and land based gambling giant Paddy Power has signed a three year deal with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation that will make it the only company that can legally offer sports betting.

As part of the deal, Paddy Power will provide the BCLC with product and pricing and risk management services. The deal is set to take effect in the summer of next year.

BCLC eGaming Vice President Rhonda Garvey said "We are very excited about our partnership with Paddy Power and the opportunities it will bring to PlayNow.com. Paddy Power's proven expertise and product integration with the PlayNow.com/OpenBet system is essential to providing our players with an unparalleled online sports betting experience."