Bookmakers Paddy Power came under fire today after a message sent from their mobile app was deemed insensitive by many.
The message, in relation to a horse named Un Temps Per Tout, read: Oh La La! Un Temps Per Tout in the 13.13 Cheltenham is now a tres bien 4/1 from 11.10. Lots more on site! Log in now!
After last night’s terror attacks in Paris when 129 people lost their lives, this message was met with disappointed from many social media users.
Do you not think this is a little tasteless @paddypower ? pic.twitter.com/S18U0uQBsC
— Tom Dean (@TomDean86) November 14, 2015
@paddypower Disgusting attempt at advertising, Shame on you!!! There are no words! #Paris pic.twitter.com/Oju1AzWK9i
— conor murphy (@conmurph) November 14, 2015
@paddypower …… I can't believe I just seen this bet push after what happened last night!! Idiots. pic.twitter.com/4ANeX8L6nV
— Thebettinghub (@thebettinghub) November 14, 2015
However, Paddy Power has since apologised and explained that the tweet was scheduled in advance, before the devastating events which unfolded in Paris last night.
In addition to the apology tweet sent from the Paddy Power account, a second tweet read: ‘Our thoughts are of course with the people of France and those affected by this tragedy”.
Apologies for any offence caused by a push message sent today. This was scheduled before we knew about the tragic events in Paris.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) November 14, 2015
Our thoughts are of course with the people of France and those affected by this tragedy.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) November 14, 2015
