Swivel Gaming appointed Michael Pedersen as chief executive, the company said, bringing him into the role as it seeks to expand in regulated markets. Pedersen previously held senior roles at Evolution and Flutter Entertainment and co-founded Letsbet.com.
Pedersen’s appointment places a new chief executive in charge as Swivel Gaming seeks expansion in regulated markets.
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Reportedly, Sportradar shares fell 6.93% to $14.38 in the week to 17 July 2026, as litigation notices kept the securities case in view. Entain rose 1.45% and Rank gained 1.38%, while Playtech and Flutter also declined.
Investor Kenneth Dart acquired a 5.6% stake in Flutter Entertainment through Candle Lake Ltd, according to the report. The report says the transaction was completed on Monday, 1 December, but does not state its purchase price in the provided text.
Flutter chief executive Dan Taylor said the company’s UK restructuring, which will cut around 1,400 jobs, is intended to protect its consumer offering. Taylor also discussed the group’s opportunity in market-making in prediction markets, according to the report.
Flutter chief executive Dan Taylor said the decision to cut around 1,400 jobs will allow the group to protect its consumer offering. Taylor described the UK restructuring as a step that would "set us up to win in a post-tax environment".
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.
Christian Genetski is set to become FanDuel's permanent chief executive, after an interim stint of nearly six months. The job becomes his officially on 1 January 2027. As of the report, no confirmation of the appointment had come from Flutter or FanDuel.
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.