Paddy Power Origin Story Becomes Film

Playhouse Studios is developing a feature film about the origins of Irish betting brand Paddy Power. The production’s synopsis points to a story about the growth of the gambling industry and its human cost. The project draws on journalist Aaron Rogan’s 2021 book Punters: How Paddy Power Bet Billions and Changed Gambling Forever . It follows the growth of Paddy Power from an Irish bookmaker into a major gambling business. Co-founder and former chief executive Stewart Kenny is a central figure in the account.