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Paris gaming clubs hit by government upheavals

SBC News Paris gaming clubs hit by government upheavals

Amid France’s ongoing political chaos Gaming clubs in Paris could be forced to close on 31 December due to lack of legal status.  Kafkaesque is a description used for unexpected and surreal situations occurring because of unintended consequences or scenarios that no one could have planned for. The tough and seemingly terminal spot Paris’s gaming clubs find themselves in two …

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Flutter promotes Kevin Harrington to UKI CEO under new International unit

SBC News Flutter promotes Kevin Harrington to UKI CEO under new International unit

Flutter Entertainment has appointed a new Chief Executive for its UK & Ireland business and reorganised the scope and remit of its International unit following recent M&A expansions. This afternoon, the NYSE- and LSE-listed gambling group unveiled a new leadership structure to bolster its global growth ambitions, introducing a new ‘International Division’ as part of a streamlined two-division organisational model. …

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PokerStars confirms Norway exit for ‘commercial reasons’

Norway Kindred court battle

PokerStars has become the latest operator to confirm its exit from the Norwegian market.  Last week, the company began proceedings, informing Norwegian customers of its pending departure. The online poker room will cease its offering on 26 October.  The flagship poker room of Flutter Entertainment is joining competitors bet365, Kindred, ComeOn, and Betsson in withdrawing from the market.  PokerStars confirmed …

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Flutter rebrands PokerStars VR as part of ‘full-scale overhaul’

SBC News Flutter rebrands PokerStars VR as part of ‘full-scale overhaul’

Flutter has revealed that it has rebranded its PokerStars VR to Vegas Infinite as part of a ‘full-scale overhaul’ of the free-to-play social casino videogame. The virtual reality (VR) product – created by its PokerStars brand –  will now include a new and bespoke 3D virtual cityscape as players utilise Vegas Infinite’s personal player suites, luxury casinos and exclusive rooftops …

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PokerStars aids White Hat Studios in expanding US reach

SBC News PokerStars aids White Hat Studios in expanding US reach

PokerStars has linked up with White Hat Studios as the latter delivers its online casino content across all regulated US markets.  White Hat titles – such as Peaky Blinders, Masters of Atlantis, and Almighty Buffalo Megaways – will be available to all players on the Flutter-owned brand’s online casino across the country.  Daniel Lechner, VP of Sales and Marketing at …

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‘High ambitions’ for PokerStars as it joins Portuguese market

SBC News ‘High ambitions’ for PokerStars as it joins Portuguese market

The Portuguese Online Betting and Gambling Association (APAJO) has announced Flutter Entertainment’s PokerStars as its newest affiliate member.  As one of the first brands launching in the Portuguese regulated market, PokerStars joins forces with other sportsbooks within the APAJO such as Betano, Betclic, Bwin, Casino Portugal, ESC Online and Solverde.pt. João Saraiva, Planning and Strategy Manager for Portugal at PokerStars, …

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Flutter settles $4m SEC fine for PokerStars’ Russian connections

SBC News Flutter settles $4m SEC fine for PokerStars’ Russian connections

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that Flutter Entertainment has agreed to pay a $4m fine to settle violations of the US Securities Exchange Act. The settlement was disclosed this morning by the SEC, and relates to Exchange Act breaches committed by Flutter’s igaming subsidiary PokerStars business activities within Russia. An investigation by the US financial markets watchdog …

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Industry’s ‘extraordinary’ diversity achievements celebrated ahead of IWD2023

SBC News Industry's ‘extraordinary’ diversity achievements celebrated ahead of IWD2023

In line with International Women’s Day 2023, top organisations in the betting, gaming and racing industry are supporting a campaign to embrace equity. Under the #GamingAsOne hashtag, BetMGM, Betsson, Entain, Kindred, LeoVegas, Paddy Power Betfair, Penn Entertainment, PokerStars and Sportsbet are among the operators supporting the campaign, alongside suppliers such as Games Global, IGT, Light & Wonder, Microgaming and Playtech. …

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Flutter completes home market review with redundancies below forecasts

SBC News Flutter completes home market review with redundancies below forecasts

Flutter Entertainment has notified that fewer than 200 staff have been made redundant, having completed the restructuring exercise of its UK and Ireland unit. This summer, the FTSE100 gambling group informed investors that it would review its operating structure required to service its home market portfolio of Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet brands. Authorised by group leadership, the restructure …

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