Legal
September 1, 2021
Flutter Turns to US Supreme Court to Overturn Settlement Ruling
Global gambling group Flutter Entertainment petitioned the US Supreme Court, seeking a review of a $1.3-billion regulatory settlement for damages against subsidiary The Stars Group (TSG). Damages for Historical UIGEA Violations The petition relates to a December 2020 ruling of the Kentucky Supreme Court to reinstate a 2015 ruling against TSG made in the Franklin […]
Industry
November 26, 2020
Former TSG Data Analyst Rich Ellis Heads Data at Betclic
Betclic is tapping the talent of Rich Ellis who will head the data department at the company, having worked for over seven years at TSG. Rich Ellis to Spearhead Data Strategy at Betclic Betclic is tapping talent from The Stars Group (TSG) with the company scooping up former data science director Rich Ellis who will […]
Business
November 12, 2020
888 Taps TSG’s Vaughan Lewis for Chief Strategy Officer
888 has secured a strong executive addition to its management lineup with Vaughan Lewis now stepping in as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for the company, and boosting its further business development and M&A strategy. Vaughan Lewis to Head Chief Strategy Office at 888 888 is bringing a new industry veteran to the company’s executive team […]
Business
April 23, 2020
Moody’s: Mergers And Acquisitions Is the Future of the Gambling Industry
The ongoing merger between Flutter Entertainment and The Stars Group /TSG/ has a real chance to make the decisive step towards completion this week, after on Tuesday the shareholders of the Irish-based gaming operator have almost unanimously approved the deal, and the stock holders of the Toronto-headquartered company will have their say Friday, April 24. […]
Business
April 22, 2020
Flutter Entertainment: Shareholders Approved the Combination with TSG
The merger between Flutter Entertainment and The Stars Group /TSG/ has moved one step closer to completion Tuesday, after the Irish-based company held its Extraordinary General Meeting during which its shareholders approved the deal. Merger Still On Track The combination between both companies will create a gaming giant with more than 10 million customers worldwide, […]
Business
April 21, 2020
Sportsbet Brings BetEasy Under Own Brand as TSG/Flutter Merge
Reneging on a decision to run a dual branding strategy, The Stars Group and Flutter Entertainment are bringing the BetEasy brand, Flutter’s Australia-facing sportsbook, under Sportsbet’s banner to boost the entities competitiveness and take on Tabcorp, their main rival in the Australian market. Sportsbet to Overtake BetEasy as TSG/Flutter New Branding Strategy Unfolds Sportsbet’s will […]
Business
April 17, 2020
TSG First Quarter Revenue Expected to Surge 27% Year-On-Year
The Stars Group issued a general business update to investors today, providing its expectations for the financial results during the first quarter of 2020. Canadian-headquartered online gaming company The Stars Group /TSG/ is now expecting a spike in revenue for the past three months, mainly due to the surge in activities in two of its […]
Legal
April 3, 2020
Swedish Court Rules in TSG, Bet365 and GVC U-18 Betting Appeals
After several months, Sweden’s Administrative Court has ruled in the case of 11 appeals filed by The Stars Group, Bet365, GVC and other established sportsbooks and gaming brands, contesting Spelinspektionen’s fines related to betting on athletes under the age of 18. Administrative Court Revisits 11 Fines Issued by Spelinspektionen A Swedish court has examined 11 […]