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Flutter Ousts FanDuel CEO, Cuts Outlook, Pushes Into Prediction Markets

The overhaul signals a pivot toward trading-style products to revive U.S. growth after weaker sportsbook results.

Overview

  • FanDuel president Christian Genetski will lead the business after Wednesday's announcement that CEO Amy Howe departed, and an SEC filing shows she will receive $4.37 million in severance.
  • Flutter elevated Dan Taylor to a new role as president of Flutter Entertainment to drive global commercial results while he continues to run the international division.
  • Flutter reported first‑quarter revenue of $4.304 billion, up 17%, and lowered its 2026 adjusted earnings target to $2.87 billion because favorable outcomes for bettors and the Arkansas launch raised costs.
  • The company is leaning into prediction markets, committing $300 million to FanDuel Predicts and beginning in April to make markets for a major third‑party platform to supply trading liquidity.
  • Shares fell about 2.5% after the update as investors weighed U.S. sportsbook softness and rising rivals in real‑money event trading, a product class that lets people buy and sell contracts on outcomes but still faces evolving U.S. rules.