Europe Wins the 2010 Ryder Cup

DUBLIN, September 27, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

- Paddy Power Pays Out Early on Europe

Leading betting firm Paddy Power have today taken the unprecedented step of PAYING OUT ON EUROPE AS WINNERS OF THE 2010 RYDER CUP before Team USA have even set foot on European soil.

The generous bookmaker is handing out over GBP100,000 (USD$157,150) to patriotic Euro punters who backed hot favourites Europe to win the 38th Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor this weekend. This unparalleled payout applies to all outright single bets on Europe winning the Ryder Cup placed before midnight on Sunday, 26 September.

Paddy Power said "At 4/6 Europe are far from a penalty kick but we're getting behind Monty's lads and we're happy to line the pockets of all those who have put their faith in the boys in blue."

Ryder Cup 2010 Betting (http://www.paddypower.com/bet/golf/the-ryder-cup?ev_oc_grp_ids=22154) 4/6 Europe 11/1 Tie 6/4 USA

A Free Ryde! - Paddy Power are also offering to refund all losing single match bets if your fourball, foursome or singles match selection loses before the 16th hole.

All prices remain subject to fluctuation.

Paddy Power is Ireland's largest bookmaker and a leading provider of gaming services in the UK, Australia and Ireland. Founded in 1988 Paddy Power is a publicly quoted company and is listed on both the Irish and London Stock Exchanges (http://www.paddypowerplc.com)

For more information contact; Ken Robertson Paddy Power plc Tel: [phone] Mob: [phone] [e-mail]

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For more information contact; Ken Robertson, Paddy Power plc, Tel: [phone], Mob: [phone], [e-mail] .