Enteractive appointed Stephen Parry as group chief executive officer, effective 1 October 2026. Co-founder Mikael Hansson moved to executive chairman, while the company said it plans to pursue international expansion, closer operator partnerships and further technology development.
The leadership change puts a new chief executive in charge as Enteractive pursues expansion and deeper operator partnerships.
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Flutter Entertainment has announced plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs as part of a restructuring across its UK and Ireland operations, according to the report. The cuts are expected to affect staff in Leeds and Dublin, as well as Portugal and Romania.
Flutter Entertainment said up to 1,400 jobs are at risk in its UK and Ireland division, following staff briefings on 20 October 2026. The division has about 9,000 employees; the company attributed the restructuring to higher betting and gaming duties and expects related costs of $80m-$90m in Q4 2026.
The World Gaming and Betting Alliance has appointed Maarten Haijer as chief executive, reportedly. The organisation, formed in July 2026 and based in Geneva, includes bet365, FDJ United, Flutter Entertainment and Entain, and plans to launch with its first industry report later this year.
Neil Banbury became managing director of Sky Betting and Gaming on 29 September. Banbury told the outlet he intends to draw on parent company Flutter Entertainment's international reach.
The World Gaming and Betting Alliance has selected former European Gaming and Betting Association secretary general Maarten Haijer to lead the new global gambling body as director general. The organisation is due to hold its formal launch in Geneva in November, alongside publication of its first report; Bet365, Entain, Flutter Entertainment and FDJ United are listed as members.