Tag Archives: The Stars Group (TSG)

Peter Jackson: Flutter accelerates four pronged international strategy to win more gold medals

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Flutter Entertainment is highly confident of maintaining and securing leadership positions across several major markets, according to group CEO Peter Jackson in a recent earnings call.  The FTSE100 international betting and gaming firm published its H1 2022 trading update last week – revealing revenue growth of 11% to £3.38bn, albeit with losses of over £112m, including a 4% decline in …

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888AFRICA enlists Sportingtech to support cross-country expansion

SBC News 888AFRICA enlists Sportingtech to support cross-country expansion

Sportingtech has partnered with 888AFRICA, supporting the regional-focused sportsbook brand’s plans for international expansion.  The platform provider will supply 888AFRICA with its Quantum solution, designed to provide an ‘optimised betting experience’, covering 65 sports, 9,000 games and 1,000 betting markets.  888AFRICA aims to secure ‘market-leading positions’ across the continent as part of its growth plans, part of 888Holdings wider ambitions …

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Ian Brown to lead Flutter UK&I following Conor Grant exit

SBC News Ian Brown to lead Flutter UK&I following Conor Grant exit

Flutter Entertainment Plc has confirmed the inbound appointment of Ian Brown as new Chief Executive of its UK-&-Ireland business. Brown will take the reins at the FTSE100 betting and gaming group in September, replacing outgoing CEO Conor Grant, who will continue to work with the incoming Chief Executive during the transition phase.  A former CEO of Booking.com’s Trips division and …

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Flutter board reshuffle sees Keller Koeppel and Lazzarato assume Chair positions

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Flutter Entertainment has announced three changes to its boardroom, with Holly Keller Koeppel, Carolan Lennon and David Lazzarato all taking on roles at the FTSE 100 firm. Following the company’s AGM, Flutter confirmed that Michael Cawley had stepped down as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, whilst Zillah Byng-Thorne has vacated the role as Chair of the Risk …

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Flutter bears £288m loss as FY2021 stumbles on Stars M&A impairment

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Flutter Entertainment Plc maintains confidence in expanding its leadership position across  all global markets, despite declaring full-year operating losses of £288 million.   The FTSE100 betting group detailed that its full year group revenue increased by 37% to £6.04 billion (2020: £4.4bn), although group EBITDA declined by 6% to £723 million from the previous year’s figure of £772 million.  In particular, …

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Flutter takes £870m Kentucky ruling to US Supreme Court

SBC News Flutter takes £870m Kentucky ruling to US Supreme Court

Flutter Entertainment has taken its legal contest with the Commonwealth of Kentucky regarding a $870 million ruling against the firm to the US Supreme Court. Describing the ruling as having caused ‘monstrous damages’ against its commercial operations, the FTSE100 company has questioned whether “an award of statutory damages violates due process when it exceeds by a factor of more than …

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Sky Bet: London competition poses threat to Yorkshire vacancies

SBC News Sky Bet: London competition poses threat to Yorkshire vacancies

Sky Betting and Gaming has revealed that it has more than 300 vacancies available as it prepares to open its new headquarters in Leeds, West Yorkshire, in September. Speaking to the Yorkshire Post, Conor Grant, CEO of Flutter Entertainment’s UK and Ireland divisions, informed the outlet about the multiple vacancies available at Sky Bet, recognised as Yorkshire’s top tech and …

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BlueRibbon signs strategic partnership with The Stars Group

SBC News BlueRibbon signs strategic partnership with The Stars Group

B2B marketing platform provider BlueRibbon Software has strengthened its network of partnerships after inking a new deal with The Stars Group (TSG). The agreement with BlueRibbon will see the Canadian gaming and online gambling giant implement new jackpot-based promotions across its online casino assets throughout its multi-national jurisdictions. Commenting on the agreement, Amir Askarov, co-founder and CEO of BlueRibbon, said: …

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Flutter finalises TSG merger agreement

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Flutter Entertainment has confirmed the completion of its $11 billion merger with The Stars Group (TSG), and will begin trading on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Dublin Exchange. Upon completion of the deal, Flutters’ entire enlarged issued share capital was admitted to the premium listing of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and the Official List of …

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