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.
The reported appointment would establish FanDuel’s permanent leadership, but neither company has confirmed it.
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FanDuel is shifting its sports and novelty prediction markets from CME Group to Crypto.com, outgoing Flutter CEO Peter Jackson said on an analyst call on 5 August. CME retains the financial derivatives business.
Flutter Entertainment cut its 2026 financial guidance and announced that chief executive Peter Jackson will step down. The FanDuel parent set its revised midpoint EBITDA guidance at $2.65bn, and its shares fell 10% in early trading on above-average volume.
Reportedly, Midnite has hired former FanDuel and Sky Bet staff to expand its product team. The recruitment supports international growth plans that include a planned Canadian launch.
Reportedly, Midnite has appointed Dale Tang as general manager for Canada ahead of a planned launch. Tang joins after nearly five years at Flutter-owned FanDuel.
Bet365, FanDuel and Hard Rock are using AI features to provide bettors with game insights and help building wagers, according to the report. Eilers & Krejcik Gaming analyst Brad Allen said its app testing found Hard Rock’s AI insights well received, while feedback on FanDuel’s AceAI was mixed; the sample was too small to establish broader preferences.
Bet365, FanDuel and Hard Rock are using artificial intelligence on the customer-facing side of their sportsbooks, according to the report. The report describes the tools as providing bettors with game-specific insights and help in building wagers.