Dan Taylor to replace Peter Jackson as Flutter CEO, Australian revenue climbs

Flutter Entertainment has appointed Dan Taylor as its next chief executive, succeeding Peter Jackson, who will step down from the role on September 30, after nearly nine years leading the global betting and gaming giant.

Taylor, the CEO of Flutter’s International division, will assume the role on October 1 and join the company’s board of directors. Jackson will remain with the business in an advisory capacity through the end of 2026 to support the leadership transition.

Chair John Bryant said Taylor’s experience leading Flutter’s international operations and broader group commercial strategy made him the natural successor.

“The board is pleased to appoint Dan as Flutter’s next group chief executive Officer,” Bryant said. “He has an outstanding track record of delivering results, building high-performing teams and leading complex international businesses.”

Taylor oversees Flutter’s International division, which generated more than US$9 billion in revenue and more than US$2.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA during 2025. Since May, he has also served as Flutter president with responsibility for commercial delivery across the group’s global portfolio.

“I’m delighted to take on the role of group chief executive officer at such an important time for Flutter,” Taylor said. “Our priority will be to keep delivering for our colleagues, customers and shareholders, while building on the momentum we’ve created across the business.”

Jackson said Flutter was entering its next chapter from a position of strength.

“It has been such a privilege to lead Flutter’s transformation, and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved over nearly nine years,” he said.

The leadership announcement comes soon after the company’s Australian arm underwent its own transition with the exit of Sportsbet chief executive Barni Evans, replaced by Doug Brown.

Meanwhile, Flutter reported continued growth from its Australian business, with revenue rising 12 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter, driven largely by favourable currency conditions.

Australia generated revenue of US$401 million during the three months ended June 30, up from US$358 million in the prior corresponding period. For the first half of 2026, Australian revenue increased to US$705 million, compared with US$629 million a year earlier.

Flutter noted that favourable foreign currency movements contributed 11 per cent to Australian sportsbook revenue growth during the quarter.

Australia remains one of Flutter’s largest international markets and was the fourth-largest contributor to group revenue behind the United States, the United Kingdom and Italy. During the quarter, Australia accounted for approximately 9 per cent of Flutter’s global revenue, up slightly from the same period last year.

Flutter said the Australian market continues to face increasing regulatory and tax pressures but noted that scale remains a key competitive advantage as governments tighten rules around gambling advertising and increase point of consumption taxes.

Group-wide, Flutter reported revenue of US$4.33 billion in the second quarter, up three per cent year-on-year, while international operations generated US$2.64 billion in revenue.