Flutter will appoint Roberto Di Fonzo as CEO of its Southern Europe & Africa region on 1 February 2026, after Francesco Durante leaves the company on 31 January. Flutter said Laura Orsini will become regional CFO; Di Fonzo is currently CFO, and a transition period will take place in the coming weeks.
The leadership changes affect management of Flutter’s region, which includes Sisal, Snai and PokerStars Italia.
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Spain’s regulated online gambling market generated more than €1.7bn in gross revenue in 2025, reportedly 17% above the previous year. Online casino accounted for 52.5% of revenue and grew 22%, while operators spent €664m on marketing, including about €350m on promotions and bonuses. The report also says the European Commission is studying a proposed 3% levy and that UK remote gambling tax rose to 40%.
Sisal said it received an ISS ESG rating of B- and Prime status in December 2025. The company linked the result to its sustainability plan and is part of Flutter’s Southern Europe & Africa region.
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.
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.
Netflix has hired Ian Hunter as its first executive responsible for relations with betting and real-money gaming advertisers, reportedly. Hunter will work from London and manage commercial relationships with operators. He previously held a digital marketing role at The Stars Group from 2017 to 2019, before its integration into Flutter Entertainment.