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Flutter Entertainment plc, the leading global sports betting and gaming operator, has announced a change in their executive team, with Group CFO Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson stepping down due to the demands of the company’s new US Primary Listing and his family commitments in the UK. He will be succeeded by the current CFO of Flutter International, Rob Coldrake, who has been with the group since 2020 and has a strong track record in financial roles. CEO Peter Jackson and Chair John Bryant both expressed their confidence in Coldrake and gratitude towards Edgecliffe-Johnson for his contributions.
Peter Jackson, CEO of Flutter Entertainment, said: “I am delighted that Rob will become our next Group CFO. During his four years at Flutter, he has shown himself to be a CFO of exceptional calibre and his skills and experience will help us to take advantage of the significant opportunities before us. I would like to thank Paul for his contribution to the Group, particularly in relation to achieving our US primary listing, and I wish him and his family well.”
John Bryant, Chair of Flutter Entertainment, said: “The Board welcomes the appointment of Rob as Group CFO and is especially delighted we were able to develop such a high-quality executive within our own business. We look forward to working with him and the team into the future. I would also like to take the opportunity to wish Paul well and to thank him for his contribution to the Group.”
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EUROMAT Adds Bulgaria to its Membership at its AGM in Belgrade
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The European Gaming and Amusement Federation (EUROMAT) has added the Bulgarian Association for Responsible Gaming (SBAOH) to its burgeoning list of country members at its Annual General Meeting in Belgrade on May 29.
The AGM coincided with the Belgrade Future Gaming Show where EUROMAT and its Serbian member, the Association of Gaming Operators of Serbia (AGOS), met with the Serbian authorities to discuss the legislative framework in the country.
President Jason Frost said: “We’re pleased to bring Bulgaria into the EUROMAT family, strengthening our representation across Eastern Europe. Our credibility in Europe comes from our reach and the AGM today has taken a step towards augmenting that further. I was heartened to see the vibrancy of the street market here in Serbia. The Belgrade Future Gaming Show is a credit to the industry and showcases a compelling offer to players in the country and the region.”
Stefan Topuzakov, chairman of the Bulgarian Association for Responsible Gaming, said: “We’re pleased to join a growing association that represents the European industry with professionalism and clarity. The Bulgarian industry wants to contribute to the future of our sector Europe-wide and EUROMAT is the right vehicle to pursue this objective.”
President of AGOS Dragan Škrbić said: “It was a privilege to host Europe’s industry in Belgrade. As responsible businesses, our members want to play our part in ensuring that our industry is effectively represented Europe-wide and that collectively we’re working together to raise standards and tackle common challenges.”
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Iconic operator group chooses Playson for more content options to elevate offering
Playson, an accomplished iGaming industry supplier, has continued its growth path in Spain by launching with one of the country’s leading betting and igaming brands, Luckia Gaming Group.
Following an integration via Games Global’s aggregation platform, Playson’s Hold and Win portfolio is now live with the operator group’s online casino, including popular hits Royal Coins 2, Diamonds Power and Fire Coins. The launch provides Luckia with more content and choice for its players, which is set to drive further business growth for its online offering.
Luckia Gaming Group was founded in 1980 and is one of the leading entertainment companies in Spain. The operator, which runs both land-based and online operations, is also live in Spain, Portugal, Colombia, Mexico and Cameroon.
The agreement demonstrates Playson’s ability to adapt and grow to meet changing trends and appeal to audiences worldwide by developing games that highly resonate with all player preferences.
Paul McInnes, Sales Manager at Playson, said: “We are delighted to provide Luckia with Playson’s premium slot content in the Spanish market through Games Global and this significant milestone represents Playson’s expansion into other regulated markets such as Portugal and the UK, where our strategy is to increase our presence and for which our games portfolio is ideally suited.”
Eloy Fernandez, Head of Product at Luckia, said: “We are so pleased to launch Playson’s award-winning titles and inject even more excitement into our offering. Our players come to us for an enjoyable, well-rounded experience and we know the studio’s omnichannel titles will be a huge hit.
“After analysing player tastes and preferences in detail, we look forward to seeing how much they love these new additions.”