Flutter Entertainment plc / The Stars Group Inc. merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated merger of Flutter Entertainment plc and The Stars Group Inc.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 31 March 2020 | Decision announced |
| 4 February to 18 February 2020 | Invitation to comment |
| 4 February 2020 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
31 March 2020: The CMA has cleared the anticipated merger of Flutter Entertainment plc and The Stars Group Inc.
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- News story: Merger between betting firms cleared by the CMA (31.3.20)
Invitation to comment: now closed
4 February 2020: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.
These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
Launch of merger inquiry
4 February 2020: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (4.2.20)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Last updated 21 April 2020 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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