David Power
David Power is a co-founder of the betting company Paddy Power, known for its innovative and sometimes controversial marketing strategies. He gained notoriety in 2005 when he was ejected from St. Peter's Square for promoting betting odds on the conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI. Power's involvement in gambling on papal elections highlights the intersection of faith and betting, a practice that has historical roots in the Vatican and continues to draw interest from both punters and the media.
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Recent news mentions
David Power spoke on behalf of Deirdre Power regarding the damage to the table.
Landlord to keep portion of tenant’s deposit in dispute over missing ‘chunk’ of furniture – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-17
David Power, an investigating officer, provided details about the incident involving McGowan and the injured party.
Garda who ‘humiliated’ teen by pouring water on his tracksuit bottoms escapes jail time – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
David Power was also charged with unlawful possession of heroin and is on social welfare.
Two men charged over €205,000 heroin seizure in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29
David Power was a bookmaker who took bets on the outcome of the conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI.
When and how will the new pope be elected in the conclave of cardinals at the Vatican? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
David Power is the co-founder of Paddy Power who was thrown out of St Peter’s Square for displaying betting prices.
A punt on the pontiff: bookies expect flood of bets on who will be next pope | The papacy
United Kingdom· 2025-04-26
