Flutter Entertainment is introducing Nancy Dubuc and Holly Koeppel in non-executive roles to boost gender and diversity. Koeppel and Dubuc to Step in Non-Executive Roles Flutter Entertainment continues to work on its diversity and gender balance by bringing Nancy Dubuc and Holly Koeppel in non-executive director roles on April 29 and May 13, respectively. Koeppel and Dubuc will be replacing now outgoing Divyesh Gadhia and Peter […]
Starting from April 6 on in, Flutter Entertainment will no longer accept credit card payments in Ireland. Credit Cards to Go from Flutter Entertainment’s Brands in Ireland Flutter Entertainment is taking another step towards reining in problem gambling by introducing a ban on credit card payments and betting across the group’s brands in Ireland. Starting […]
Upcoming affordability checks for gaming operators in the UK are likely to hit the industry, especially the owner of Paddy Power, Flutter Entertainment, if the proposed limit of £100 per month is approved. Having started a consultation period with all stakeholders and other interested parties in December last year, the Gambling Commission closed the period […]
A new PwC report analyzing the offshore gambling market in the United Kingdom has seen fewer operators but higher participation from online consumers. More People Visit Fewer Illegal Gambling Websites British sports books and gaming firms have cited a reported conducted by PwC which described the increasing impact the offshore and black markets have on […]
Flutter Entertainment announced today that it appointed Greg McCaw as group director of Inclusion and Diversity. In his new position, Mr. McCaw would be helping the company develop and execute an inclusion and diversity strategy. Flutter Entertainment Appoints Group Director of Inclusion and Diversity Leading sports betting and gaming group, Flutter Entertainment announced today that […]
Daily fantasy sport and betting group FanDuel announced a change to its marketing personnel, having appointed Andrew Sneyd as senior vice president for the brand. “We are amidst a pivotal moment in history where, as a brand, we have the opportunity to make a true impact both for our customers and industry at large.” Mike […]
Sports betting exchange leader in Italy Betfair Exchange expressed concerns its flagship product lost much of its competitiveness and appeal following the controversial turnover tax imposed by the government last summer. Unsustainable Turnover Tax As part of the “Revival Decree” the Italian government imposed a 0.5% turnover tax across retail, digital and virtual sports wagering, […]
ITV Racing and Paddy Power signed a deal to make the sports betting brand the new sponsor of the media’s live racing coverage effective January 1, 2021, ITV announced. The partnership also covers ITV’s magazine program, The Opening Show. Last year, ITV Sport announced it would maintain its exclusivity regarding free-to-air broadcasting of horse racing […]
The end of the year is an ideal time to wrap things up, and Flutter Entertainment (FLTR.L) is heading out of 2020 with no loose ends, after announcing earlier today that it has completed the acquisition of a 37.2% stake in FanDuel Group. Flutter has bought out the share from Fastball Holdings for $4.2 billion […]
The Kentucky Supreme Court has reinstated a case against now Flutter Entertainment-owned PokerStars for facilitating illegal gambling in Kentucky between 2006 and 2011. The court is upholding a previous $1.3 billion penalty against PokerStars. Flutter has reassured investors that it is working on the matter and is expecting to find an outcome in the case […]
