Flutter CEO Peter Jackson said the group was assessing its strategy in Brazil and did not rule out acquisitions there. He also said Flutter could exceed its leverage targets if needed to complete a deal, while discussing PokerStars’ US prospects and plans for an Italy platform rollout later in the year.
Flutter’s comments indicate that Brazil and other regulated markets remain potential targets for expansion and acquisitions.
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It was reported that Flutter is making PokerStars the main poker product across its UK brands. The rollout starts with Betfair, followed by planned integration with Sky Bet and Paddy Power later in the year.
Flutter said it will gradually close Betfair Exchange, Sportsbook and Casino in Italy, citing upcoming regulatory changes that have made the exchange commercially unsustainable. It has not given a date for ending player services; the affiliate programme will end on 31 October 2026, and affiliates must remove Italian promotional material by 29 October.
PokerStars said its software will launch for Betfair players in the UK on 13 August under the name PokerStars on Betfair. Existing UK PokerStars players will see no immediate change; Paddy Power Poker and Sky Poker are expected to adopt the software in the coming months as Flutter brings its brands into the PokerStars Network.
PokerStars will move onto the Betfair platform in the UK from 13 August, as part of a wider restructuring by parent company Flutter Entertainment. The company said the change aims to increase liquidity and player pools; UK customers will continue using PokerStars software and access its global player pool.
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.