Flutter Brazil has begun a selection process for a lead agency to guide creative strategy for Betnacional and Betfair in Brazil. SCOPEN will map the market and identify finalists before Flutter Brazil chooses the winning agency in a second phase.
The process could lead to a new agency contract covering creative strategy for both brands in Brazil.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Flutter appointed João Studart as chairman of Flutter Brazil and promoted Eduardo Monte to chief executive, giving him responsibility for the unit’s day-to-day operations. The company said the appointments would support its Brazil business; the source also reports planned increases in the country’s gaming tax to 15% by 2027 and 18% by 2028.
Flutter Brazil announced Leonardo Martins as its head of media and martech on 26 November 2025. The company said he would bring more than 17 years of experience in marketing, media and data to the role.
Flutter Brazil appointed Bernardo Heynemann as chief technology officer, the company said. Heynemann spent the previous two years as Betnacional’s vice-president of engineering; Rafael Moraes and Matheus Zaqueu have also taken technology leadership roles at Betnacional.
Flutter Brazil appointed Dyego Cabral de Jesus as head of compliance in Brazil. He will oversee the company’s compliance framework, including licensing processes, anti-money laundering policies and responsible gambling measures, and will report to Chief Legal Officer Fernando Calia.
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.