Netflix hired Ian Hunter to build commercial relationships with bookmakers and gaming operators interested in advertising on its service, according to reports. Hunter will work from London after leaving Snap Inc.; he previously led global digital marketing at The Stars Group from 2017 to 2019.
The hire creates a dedicated Netflix contact for betting and gaming advertisers seeking access to its advertising inventory.
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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.
Flutter Entertainment has announced plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs as part of a restructuring across its UK and Ireland operations, according to the report. The cuts are expected to affect staff in Leeds and Dublin, as well as Portugal and Romania.
Flutter Entertainment said up to 1,400 jobs are at risk in its UK and Ireland division, following staff briefings on 20 October 2026. The division has about 9,000 employees; the company attributed the restructuring to higher betting and gaming duties and expects related costs of $80m-$90m in Q4 2026.
The World Gaming and Betting Alliance has appointed Maarten Haijer as chief executive, reportedly. The organisation, formed in July 2026 and based in Geneva, includes bet365, FDJ United, Flutter Entertainment and Entain, and plans to launch with its first industry report later this year.
Neil Banbury became managing director of Sky Betting and Gaming on 29 September. Banbury told the outlet he intends to draw on parent company Flutter Entertainment's international reach.