NorthWest Bookmakers Ltd (Ladbrokes) / McCartan Bookmakers

OFT closed case: Completed acquisition by Ladbrokes plc, through North West Bookmakers Ltd, of McCartan Bookmakers.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 1 August 2008

• Case type: Mergers
• Case state: Closed
• Market sector: Recreation and leisure
• Outcome: Mergers - phase 1 clearance
• Closed: 1 August 2008

Affected market: Licensed betting offices

No. ME/3627/08

Full text of the decision: Ladbrokes-NorthWest.pdf

Published 1 August 2008