Asaf Noifeld said he is leaving his managing director of casino role at FanDuel after more than four years. In a LinkedIn post on 10 June, he said he would remain with the business for a few more months before departing later in the year.
FanDuel will need to manage the handover of its casino leadership role.
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Flutter is moving PokerStars’ online poker, casino and sports betting operations in Ontario onto FanDuel from 7 May, according to the companies’ announcements. PokerStars accounts will remain accessible until 4 June, after which unwithdrawn funds will be sent by cheque; the FanDuel relaunch date remains subject to provincial regulatory requirements.
PokerStars said its existing Ontario platform would stop offering poker, casino and sports on 7 May 2026, ahead of a planned move to FanDuel. Accounts would remain accessible until 4 June, when remaining funds were to be returned by cheque; the new Ontario launch date was not confirmed in the report.
Flutter-owned FanDuel launched PokerStars on its platform, combining online poker liquidity in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan. The company said the network will include tournaments and cash games, including Sunday Million events with a $500,000 guarantee; availability in Ontario is planned for later this year.
FanDuel reportedly plans to make Christian Genetski its permanent chief executive from 1 January 2027, ending his interim tenure. The reported appointment was communicated to Flutter staff, but neither Flutter nor FanDuel has confirmed it. Genetski became interim CEO in May 2026 after Amy Howe stepped down.
Christian Genetski is set to become FanDuel's permanent chief executive, after an interim stint of nearly six months. The job becomes his officially on 1 January 2027. As of the report, no confirmation of the appointment had come from Flutter or FanDuel.
Sports betting technology supplier Altenar appointed Steven Craven as chief financial officer, the company announced. Craven will oversee its financial operations and strategy as it develops its international markets. Altenar said he previously worked at PwC, Strix and PokerStars/Flutter.
Altenar has appointed Steven Craven as chief financial officer, the sports betting technology supplier announced. Craven will oversee the company's financial operations and strategy, aligning financial planning with its long-term business objectives in international markets.