About us

International team. Awesome technology. Software development at its finest.

Are you the Missing Piece?

Based in Porto, Blip is a top of the edge software engineering company with a difference. Founded in 2009, we already are 330. And we’re always growing.

We’re in the API Billionaire’s Club alongside Twitter, Facebook and Google. The code we write is used by over six million people across the world. The websites, mobile apps and retail systems we create keep us three steps ahead of the competition, from Europe to Australia.

Award Winners – You Bet. In 2017, not only were we voted Magazine Visão – Expresso’s ‘Best Company to Work for in Portugal’, we were also voted ‘Best Company for Personal & Professional Development’, ‘Best Workplace’ AND ‘Best Technology Company to Work for’. In 2019, we won the Best Employer Branding Strategy Award in Portugal by IIRH.

What we stand for

Our values

Relentless Will to Win

We strive to stay ahead of the game and achieve more for our customers and each other.

Collaboration

We win by having the best people, working well together and building strong relationships.

Integrity

We take pride in doing what’s right. No exceptions.

Agility

We adapt with purpose and at pace, and thrive amid change.

Low Ego

We take our work seriously but not ourselves, and never believe our own hype.

A Group with global scope

In 2012, Blip became part of the Betfair Group, based in London. Then, in early 2016, Betfair joined with Paddy Power, to become one of the largest and fastest-growing online betting and gaming operators in the world. In 2020 the company merged with the Stars Group. Today we are part of Flutter Entertainment Group.

With operations across Europe, Australia and the US, annual revenues over £1.8 billion and over thirteen million customers, we’re a global player. Despite this, we’ve never lost our bold approach, will for innovation, or our desire to keep reinventing the industry, whilst keeping our start-up work environment and mentality.

Amazing Offices

A nap room. Video games. Roaming scooters. Free food. Organic garden. An auditorium with capacity for more than 300 people. It’s no wonder our office was officially crowned the Best Workplace by Visão-Expresso Magazine in 2017, 2018 and 2019!

Come visit us!

Fair Game

Here at Blip we know that a fair-minded and inclusive workplace creates more engaged employees, which generates a stronger, better organisation for all of us.

Being spread over 15 locations, we understand the importance of valuing each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives and points of view. To continue to promote this, we’ve created ‘Fair Game’, a team that helps to create and maintain a level playing field for all. Diversity and Inclusion are part of our DNA.

Our History

How did we get to where we are today? With hard work, boldness and an innovative spirit — plus a little bit of mischief. The story of Flutter and PPB (Paddy Power Betfair) is a coming together of betting companies who never stopped creating new and exciting ways for customers to bet on what they love.

You can see some of our standout moments here.

Our history

1988

PP opens with 42 shops

1999

Sporting Exchange formed

2000

First website launched, floated on the Irish Stock Exchange & opened their first shop in London

2000

The Betfair Betting Exchange launched with its first market as Epsom oaks

2001

Betfair invented the concept of ‘In Play’

2003

Paddy Power Games & Casino launched

2008

PP opened their first shops in Northern Ireland

2009

Acquired Sportsbet

2009

Acquired TVG Horse Racing & a technology team in Romania who are now called Betfair Romania

2011

First betting company with a mobile app

2011

Betfair floated on the London Stock Exchange

2012

Blip, A web developing company who called themselves the Blipers, were acquired by Betfair

2012

Invented the ‘Cash Out’ concept

2014

PP opened their 500th shop

Paddy Power Betfair merged in 2016

Merged with The Stars Group in 2020

Our brands

Brand power

We are part of Flutter Entertainment, a global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider for over thirteen million customers worldwide.

Having merged with The Stars Group in 2020, Flutter Entertainment now has a host of brands that sit under it including Paddy Power and Betfair (PPB), Sky Betting and Gaming, PokerStars, Full Tilt Timeform, oddchecker, Sporting Life, SportsBet, Bet Easy in Australia, FOX Bet, TVG and FanDuel in the US.

Across the globe, Flutter employs over 14,000 people across more than 40 offices and over 600 retail sites. We pride ourselves on being a responsible operator, committed to making a positive contribution to the communities we operate within.

Betfair broke the mould when it was founded, pioneering an online betting Exchange in 2000 that allowed customers to set their own odds for the first time. We’ve been just as disruptive ever since. An online gaming and betting operator envied for our creativeness and agility, we’re always upping our game, and throwing the gauntlet down to our competitors.

Paddy Power is one of the most distinctive consumer brands in Europe. A multichannel betting operator, we have a world-class online operation, over 600 stores across the UK and Ireland, an ever-growing online customer base and marketing that’s well known for its cheek. Not to mention some of the most advanced and entertaining online games, from poker to roulette. It’s a place where the adaptable and the bold go far.

TVG is a US TV channel dedicated to horseracing, operating alongside an online betting network active in 35 states. Whether we’re broadcasting race analysis and handicapping tips or handling over $2 billion of bets every year, we’re always looking for new ways to grow with the fledgling online betting market in the US.

The Australian online betting market is growing fast. And Sportsbet is leading the way. Disruptive marketing around national sports events, clever new products and a focus on making betting fun are all part of the approach. Our team works across Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin.

Timeform has launched the careers of some of the horseracing media’s biggest names. We deliver the best sports data and up-to-the-minute info on horse and greyhound racing. Which is why we’re gaining more and more clients every year, from newspapers to betting operators. Always driving forward new ideas like the launch of one of horseracing’s most popular apps, we combine journalistic creativity with cutting-edge technology.

DRAFT is an early-stage operator in the US Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) market. DFS operates a bit like Fantasy Football in the UK, but is played for money and over shorter timeframes. DRAFT is based in New York and operates its games with a ‘Snake Draft’ system, which is quick, mobile friendly and fairer to the recreational customer.

Airton Risk is a niche division of Paddy Power Betfair. We help sporting organisations, retailers and sports sponsors manage their risk. Part of this is our Player Bonus Cover, which allows our clients to remove the adverse financial impact of paying performance-related bonuses to their players. It’s natural for clubs, associations and sponsors to want to incentivise their teams with financial rewards while also knowing there will be no unwanted surprises.

Founded in 2009 in the US, FanDuel has redefined fantasy sports in pursuit of its mission of making sports more exciting. They are a bookmaker and daily fantasy sports provider and were acquired in May 2018 by Paddy Power Betfair, now Flutter Entertainment.

Giving back

Integrity. It’s vital for any business. So when the FTSE4Good Index rated us in the top 9% of all travel and leisure companies for Corporate Social Responsibility, we were thrilled.

From supporting sports from the grassroots up to organising charity runs, our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme gets everyone involved.

Read our CSR blog for the latest news

Why are we doing it?

For ourselves: There’s no escaping the fact that diverse teams consistently outperform homogeneous teams. Talent and capability are not found in one particular demographic. What’s more, having a good mix makes for a more fun, interesting and inspiring place to work.

For our customers: A diverse workplace is better placed to understand customer needs and wants, which makes all of our outputs better, no matter where you work.

For our industry: As an industry leader, it is important that we continuously strive to maintain and grow a diverse and inclusive environment whilst also ensuring that we set the standards in ethical conduct and corporate responsibility.

Ministry of Fun

We have some seriously social people from across the business who come up with plans to make working here as lively as possible. From installing dartboards and organising our Office Games and charity events, to adding the odd Pilates class or pool tournament, they’re all across our business making sure there’s something fun for everyone.

How Blip are you?

Working here takes bold ideas and the courage to see them through. Self-belief and flexibility. And the confidence to tackle any challenge, no matter how difficult.

Have you got what it takes? Watch this interactive video to find out.

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