# Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT) — management_change/board [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_1e27f913c4b96ddb3763 · retrieved 2026-08-12T07:22:19.163Z

## Overview
Flutter Entertainment plc is the world's leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a portfolio of market-leading brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Betfair, and others; it generated $16,383 million in revenue globally for fiscal 2025.

Flutter Entertainment plc announced on August 5, 2026 that Dan Taylor, currently President and CEO of Flutter's International Division, will be appointed Group Chief Executive Officer and Board member effective October 1, 2026. Peter Jackson will step down as Group CEO and Director on September 30, 2026, and will remain with the Company as an advisor through December 31, 2026 to support a smooth transition. Under a Transition Agreement dated August 4, 2026, Mr. Jackson will receive his base salary, pension contributions, and benefits through December 31, 2026, plus a lump sum cash payment equivalent to 3 months' base salary, pension contributions and benefits, and will be eligible for an annual bonus for 2026 based on actual Company performance.

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-08-05 · Expected close 2026-10-01

## Timeline
- 2026-08-05 · 8-K (0001193125-26-333794): 8-K - Flutter Entertainment plc — *Flutter Entertainment plc is the world's leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a portfolio of market-leading brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Betfair, and others; it generated $16,383 million in revenue globally for fiscal 2025.* Flutter Entertainment plc announced on August 5, 2026 that Dan Taylor, currently President and CEO of Flutter's International Division, will be appointed Group Chief Executive Officer and Board member effective October 1, 2026. Peter Jackson will step down as Group CEO and Director on September 30, 2026, and will remain with the Company as an advisor through December 31, 2026 to support a smooth transition. Under a Transition Agreement dated August 4, 2026, Mr. Jackson will receive his base salary, pension contributions, and benefits through December 31, 2026, plus a lump sum cash payment equivalent to 3 months' base salary, pension contributions and benefits, and will be eligible for an annual bonus for 2026 based on actual Company performance.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1635327/0001193125-26-333794.txt

## Citations
- 0001193125-26-333794 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526333794