Online Casinos Took 2010 by Storm

Excellent online casino quality = big profits.

Despite the recent doom and gloom in the Irish economy, Irish online bookmaker, Paddy Power, is enjoying significant success. According to its 2010 results, Paddy Power's pre-tax profits spiked by an impressive 55% to reach €104.2 million. Paddy Power is now the 3^rd largest online bookmaker and the 6^th largest online gambling provider in Britain and Ireland.

Luck of the Irish?

The secret to Paddy Power's 2010 success is more than just good luck - perhaps its commitment to providing a wide range of quality gaming options is the key. So what are the online gaming products that fuelled 75% of Paddy Powers' profits last year?

Online sportsbook
Live sports betting
Online poker - with tournaments, a friendly community and a poker training school
Online casino
Live dealer casino - offers live blackjack, roulette and baccarat
Bingo rooms
Mobile casino
Games - scratchcards, etc.
Player - skills games
Lotteries

Impressive William Hill Performance

Paddy Power wasn't the only UK and Ireland-based online gambling provider to do well in 2010. William Hill recorded a whopping 90% increase in profit after tax, to £156 million. It seems Will Hill agrees with Paddy Power that a wide selection of betting options impresses clients; here's an overview of Will Hill's many online products: