Entain said Dean Shannon would leave his Australia CEO role on 30 June and named Andrew Vouris interim chief executive. The company said it was searching for a permanent successor; Shannon’s departure follows the exits of deputy CEO and CFO Lachlan Fitt and managing director Cameron Rodger in February.
Entain’s interim leadership and search for a successor matter as the company navigates multiple senior departures.
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Flutter appointed COO Doug Brown as chief executive of Australian operator Sportsbet, according to a report on 27 May 2026. Departing CEO Barni Evans is taking an expanded role with Flutter covering APAC and emerging markets.
Entain has confirmed that Charlotte Emery has left her role as chief marketing officer for its UK brands and is searching for a successor. The company said her departure was mutually agreed; the replacement will lead marketing, media planning and brand development across its UK portfolio.
Entain reported a 2% year-on-year increase in group net gaming revenue for the three months to 30 September 2026, with online revenue up 3%. UK and Ireland online revenue rose 14% and combined UK and Ireland NGR grew 8%, while Brazil NGR fell 36%. The owner of Ladbrokes, Coral and bwin kept its full-year guidance, first revised in September.
Entain CEO Stella David warned the UK Treasury about tax increases. Entain’s Q3 NGR rose 2%, while online NGR in the UK and Ireland increased 14% in the first full quarter with a 40% remote gaming duty.
Entain wrote to 10 English football clubs urging them to reconsider offshore betting partnerships. Entain said the partners lacked UK licences and raised concerns about player protection and money laundering. The report places the letters ahead of the close of a government consultation on such sponsorships.