Leading Executives in Betting Shops, Bookmakers
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer, Flutter Entertainment
Group CEO since 2018, Jackson led Flutter’s U.S. primary listing and shift of operational HQ to the U.S., steering the world’s largest online betting portfolio (FanDuel, Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Bet, PokerStars, Sportsbet).
Amy Howe
Chief Executive Officer, FanDuel Group (Flutter)
Howe has led FanDuel’s surge to U.S. market leadership across Sportsbook, Casino, Racing and DFS, and was named 2024 American Gambling Awards C‑Suite Executive of the Year.
Denise Coates
Founder & Joint Chief Executive Officer, bet365
Founder and controlling shareholder, Coates is joint CEO and widely cited as the UK’s highest‑paid executive; she remains one of Britain’s wealthiest self‑made business leaders.
Jason D. Robins
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, DraftKings
Co‑founder who has served as CEO since inception and Chairman since 2020; led DraftKings’ expansion in online sportsbook, iCasino and media partnerships.
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Adam Greenblatt
Chief Executive Officer, BetMGM (JV of MGM Resorts & Entain)
Greenblatt built BetMGM into a top‑tier U.S. operator with strong online sports betting and iGaming growth and positive EBITDA momentum in 2025.
Eric Hession
President, Caesars Digital (Sports & Online Gaming), Caesars Digital (Caesars Entertainment)
Former Caesars CFO, Hession now runs Caesars Sports & Online Gaming; under his watch the Digital segment delivered record revenue and EBITDA with disciplined promo spend.
Matt King
Chief Executive Officer, Fanatics Betting & Gaming
Former FanDuel CEO, King is leading Fanatics’ push into regulated sportsbook and iGaming, building a challenger brand on the back of Fanatics’ massive sports commerce footprint.
Jay Snowden
Chief Executive Officer & President, PENN Entertainment (ESPN BET)
Snowden led PENN’s transformation into an omni‑channel operator and launched ESPN BET through a long‑term strategic alliance with ESPN.
Stella David
Chief Executive Officer, Entain (Ladbrokes, Coral, bwin, etc.)
After a turbulent spell of leadership changes, David was appointed permanent CEO on April 29, 2025, with a mandate to stabilize operations and accelerate execution.
Per Widerström
Chief Executive Officer, Evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings)
Widerström, appointed CEO in 2023, rebranded 888 to Evoke and refocused the group on core regulated markets and efficiency.
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Nils Andén
Chief Executive Officer, Kindred Group (Unibet, 32Red, etc.)
Andén, named permanent CEO in 2024, is guiding Kindred through its combination with France’s FDJ to form a European betting champion.
Pontus Lindwall
Chief Executive Officer, Betsson AB
A long‑time industry operator, Lindwall has overseen Betsson’s strong multi‑brand growth, culminating in record 2024 results and continued momentum into 2025.
Axel Hefer
Chief Executive Officer, Tipico Group
Hefer became CEO in 2024, driving Tipico’s product and tech leadership and expanding in DACH markets, including a deal to acquire Novomatic’s ADMIRAL Austria.
Guglielmo Angelozzi
Chief Executive Officer (and Executive Chairman), Lottomatica Group
Angelozzi has led Italy’s largest betting operator through rapid online growth, upgraded guidance, and in July 2025 also became executive chairman alongside his CEO role.
Francesco Durante
Chief Executive Officer, Flutter SEA (formerly CEO, Sisal S.p.A.), Flutter SEA (Sisal)
Sisal’s long‑time chief, Durante now leads Flutter’s Southern Europe & Africa division (from Jan 1, 2025), known for setting ambitious sustainability goals and internationalizing Sisal.
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Kevin Harrington
Chief Executive Officer, UK & Ireland, Flutter UK & Ireland (Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Betting & Gaming, tombola)
Harrington, formerly CEO of PokerStars, took over Flutter UK&I on January 1, 2025, as part of a wider reorganization of the group’s International division.
Vlad Kaltenieks
Chief Executive Officer, BoyleSports
Appointed CEO in late 2022, Kaltenieks is pushing UK & Ireland retail and brand expansion, including new high‑profile racing sponsorships and a planned UK relaunch investment.
Anthony Werkman
Chief Executive Officer, Betway (Super Group)
Werkman has led Betway’s global brand‑led strategy with extensive team and league partnerships across the NBA, NHL and European football.
Richard Schwartz
Chief Executive Officer, Rush Street Interactive (BetRivers)
RSI co‑founder and CEO, Schwartz has expanded beyond casino and sportsbook into a multi‑state online poker network unifying players across four states in 2025.
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