FanDuel CEO Amy Howe is leaving after five years, and Christian Genetski will replace her, according to the report. Dan Taylor will take a newly created group president role.
The leadership changes affect FanDuel’s executive oversight and group structure.
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It was reported that Flutter announced Dan Taylor’s appointment as group chief executive. The gambling group operates brands including FanDuel, PokerStars, Betfair and Sky Betting.
FanDuel confirmed it had made organisational changes after reports that a few hundred employees had been told their jobs would go. The reported cuts include software engineering, customer service and business development roles; FanDuel said the changes support its long-term strategy.
PrizePicks launched PrizePicks Packs on 21 October in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and OG.com introduced OG.com Rips eight days later, the companies said. PrizePicks offers packs priced from $1 to $2,500; OG.com offers NFL, NBA, MLB and Pokémon packs. OG.com said its product is not regulated by the CFTC.
PrizePicks launched digital card packs on Oct. 21 across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., followed eight days later by Crypto.com-affiliated OG.com.
Bexar County authorities raided seven suspected illegal gambling establishments in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday, taking 23 people into custody and seizing more than 500 gaming machines. Sheriff Javier Salazar said some venues awarded Pokémon and sports cards that customers could allegedly exchange for cash nearby; 13 people face drug-possession and gambling-promotion charges. Separately, Flutter said FanDuel is testing digital card rips through its rewards programme.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office hit seven San Antonio businesses suspected of unlawful gambling on Wednesday. 23 people were detained, and more than 500 gaming machines were seized. Charges involving drug possession and promoting gambling face thirteen people, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Flutter reduced its FY2026 forecasts after Brazil’s betting shutdown and unfavourable sports results in its US and International segments. Q3 adjusted EBITDA fell 25% to $360 million; the company lowered its revenue guidance midpoint by $300 million to $17.61 billion and its adjusted EBITDA forecast by $160 million to $2.495 billion, according to its results.