Legal
November 7, 2022
Fox vs Flutter Arbitration Case Resolved with Both Companies Content with Result
The New York Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services issued an arbitration ruling stipulating that Fox, owner of Fox Bet, has a 10-year-long right to buy an 18.6% stake in major US sports betting operator FanDuel from Flutter, which currently owns the company. Arbitrator Confirms Fox’s 10-year Option to Buy Stake in FanDuel According to the […]
Business
November 1, 2022
PokerStars VR Included in the Launch of Meta’s Cutting-Edge Quest Pro
Flutter Entertainment’s virtual casino PokerStars VR is among the select games chosen to be offered on Meta’s brand-new mixed-reality device, Quest Pro, which launched on October 25. Quest Pro’s Cutting-Edge Features Are Fully Utilized by the Upgraded PokerStars VR Meta is once again revolutionizing the VR space with its ground-breaking mixed-reality headset the Quest Pro. […]
Casino
October 27, 2022
Flutter Achieves GamCare Certification for Multiple Brands
The global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider, Flutter Entertainment, announced Thursday it achieved prestigious safer gambling certifications for its leading brands in the UK and Ireland. Three Flutter Online Brands Awarded Certification by GamCare The company revealed its brands Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Betting & Gaming have been awarded the Advanced Safer Gambling […]
Business
October 21, 2022
Hill Named Flutter COO, Edgecliffe-Johnson Joins as CFO
Global sports betting and leader giant Flutter Entertainment announced that Jonathan Hill, its group chief financial officer, will establish a new group chief operating officer function. His goal is to boost the benefits of Flutter’s scale and back the company’s strategic direction. Meanwhile, Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson will join as CFO and exec director of the group […]
Industry
September 23, 2022
Flutter Launches Global Advocacy Program
Irish bookmaking holding company Flutter Entertainment announced a new diversity-oriented initiative. The so-called Global Advocacy Program will champion members of various diversity groups and allow their voices to be heard. The new initiative is in line with Flutter’s Positive Impact Plan and its Work Better pillar. Flutter Unveils Global Advocacy Program Flutter Entertainment’s Group Executive […]
Industry
August 26, 2022
Higginson Announces His Departure from Flutter’s Board
Andrew Higginson, one of Flutter Entertainment’s directors, will be departing from its board. He will officially leave in December, ending his time with the company. Higginson to Leave Flutter in 2023 Higginson is currently senior independent director at Flutter, non-executive director Evergreen Garden Care, non-executive director at Warburtons and chair at JD Sports Fashion. He […]
Business
August 12, 2022
Flutter Entertainment Reports 9% Rise in H1 Revenue
After announcing a 6% revenue increase to £1.56 billion ($1.96 billion) during the first quarter of 2022 compared to Q1 2021, Flutter Entertainment has reported a revenue of £3.38 billion ($4.12 billion) for the six months that ended on June 30. The figure that was published in the 2022 Interim Results for the first half […]
Industry
August 8, 2022
Flutter Funds RGC’s Gambling Ads Research
Flutter Entertainment, the company behind operators such as Paddy Power and Betfair, has once again demonstrated its commitment to responsible gambling. This time, the Irish operator provided the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), a Toronto-based non-profit organization, with funding to conduct research on gambling ads. RGC to Research Gambling Ads RGC’s Centre for the Advancement of […]
Industry
July 27, 2022
Betfair Promotes Shane O’Driscoll to Marketing Director
Gambling operator Betfair added to its senior management team, appointing Shane O’Driscoll as its new marketing director. Betfair is owned by Irish bookmaking holding company Flutter Entertainment, which recently made sweeping changes to its management team. The New Marketing Director Rose from the Ground Up O’Driscoll’s career is a fine example of professional growth. He […]
Industry
July 25, 2022
Media and PR Veteran Steve Hawkes Joins Flutter
Flutter Entertainment, the Dublin-based gambling operator behind brands like Paddy Power and Betfair, appointed media veteran Steve Hawkes as director of reputational/public affairs in the UK and Ireland. Hawkes Previously Worked for PR Giant BCW Global Hawkes announced his new appointment on his LinkedIn profile. He previously worked at Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW Global), […]
