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Paddy Power: Bookies Tip 2010 Office To Be Racially Diverse

Thu. August 27, 2009; Posted: 09:49 AM
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Dublin, Ireland, Aug 27, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- PDYPF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Following the recent controversy surrounding an advertisement on Microsoft's Polish website where they superimposed the head of a white man on a Afro-American man's body, Irish bookmaking outfit Paddy Power are taking bets on the race of those who front up Microsoft's forthcoming major global advertising campaign for the launch of MS Office 2010.

According to Paddy Power a racially diverse mix of white, Afro-American and Asian actors/models is the most likely option and is the bookies 11/10 favourite. A white and Afro-American double act is the 9/4 second favourite with white only at 4/1 and Afro-American only at 6/1

Paddy Power said "This gaffe must have resulted in plenty of red faces in Microsoft but I'm sure that when it comes to the launch Office 2010 they will be ultra careful not be offend anyone"

Race of those who appear in MS Office 2010 global print advertising launch campaign 11/10 White, Afro-American and Asian 9/4 White and Afro-American 4/1 White only 6/1 Afro-American only 8/1 Asian only 10/1 Afro-American & Asian 12/1 White and Asian

All prices remain subject to fluctuation.

Paddy Power is Ireland's largest bookmaker and a leading provider of gaming services in the UK. Founded in 1988 the company takes an unconventional approach to betting and is famous for its mischievous and sometimes irreverent promotional campaigns. Paddy Power is a publicly quoted company and is listed on both the Irish and London Stock Exchanges

CONTACT: Ken Robertson, Paddy Power plc Tel: +353 1 4045 915 Tel: +353 87 852 8718 e-mail: ken@paddypower.com WWW: http://www.paddypower.com

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