Sports
April 28, 2021
Paddy Power Begins Relaunch of Sportsbooks in England, Scotland, and Wales
Executives and employees of Paddy Power and Flutter Entertainment, along with sports gambling enthusiasts across much of the UK and Ireland, have cause to celebrate. Paddy Power is finally beginning to open many of its sports gambling shops across the region, although some restrictions are still needed. While the Irish shops are going to remain […]
Legal
April 23, 2021
Kentucky Judge Rules $100m Bond Payment in PokerStars Case
A Franklin Circuit Judge has ruled out against PokerStars and ordered the $100 million in bonds placed with insurers to be paid to the state of Kentucky. Kentucky Judge Sides with State in PokerStars Penalty Kentucky is determined to seek interest payments from Flutter Entertainment, the present owner of PokerStars, for the card room’s operations […]
Sports
April 7, 2021
Fox Corp. Goes to Arbitration over Value of FanDuel Stake
A massive, tangled web of negotiations involving multiple companies now has Fox Corp. crying foul. The media giant, which is also behind the FOX Bet sports gambling platform, and Flutter Entertainment are at odds over a piece of FanDuel that has now led to Fox Corp. turning to arbitration to find resolution. At issue is […]
Legal
March 31, 2021
2020 Gender Pay Gap Overall Increase at Flutter UK Businesses
Global gambling group Flutter Entertainment released its 2020 gender pay gap report to comply with its obligation as a large employer in the UK. Examined Entities The report outlined the difference between the average earnings of men and women across all jobs at all levels within 4 Flutter-owned brands operating in the UK which had […]
Business
March 18, 2021
Playtech Renews Content Agreement With Flutter Brands
Playtech has extended its working agreement with Paddy Power, Betfair, and Sky Casino and will continue supplying the brands with content. Playtech Renews Contract With Flutter Entertainment Brands Playtech, a gambling app development company, has announced a comprehensive five-year contract extension with Flutter Entertainment brands Paddy Power, Betfair, and Sky Casino. Under the terms of […]
Industry
March 2, 2021
Flutter Entertainment’s 2020 Revenues Surge After TSG deal
Flutter Entertainment has posted a 28% rise in total group revenue to £5.2 billion for the full year of 2020 boosted by the integration of The Stars Group (TSG) business. Merger With The Stars Group Pushes Flutter’s Growth Flutter Entertainment posted its financial results for 2020 today. Full-year total group revenue at the world’s largest […]
Industry
March 1, 2021
Flutter Makes Biggest Cash4Club Contribution since 2008
Flutter Entertainment has launched its new “Cash4Clubs” campaign, donating £4.8 million to support sports clubs struggling to stay afloat during the lockdown. “Cash4Club” Campaign Helps Local Sports Clubs Flutter Entertainment started the company’s latest “Cash4Club” campaign with its biggest contribution so far. Flutter donated £4.8 million to help smaller clubs struggling to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. Flutter’s charity initiative has […]
Industry
February 25, 2021
Nancy Dubuc and Holly Koeppel Join Flutter to Improve Gender Balance
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 […]
Industry
February 22, 2021
Flutter Entertainment Suspends Credit Card Payments in Ireland
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 […]
Industry
February 15, 2021
Low Threshold Affordability Checks Will Affect UK Gambling
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 […]