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Market Chatter: Flutter Unit FanDuel's CEO Ousted After Five Years at Company

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-- Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) unit FanDuel's chief executive officer Amy Howe has been ousted from the post after five years with the company, CNBC reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

FanDuel's president Christian Genetski is expected to take up the CEO role, the people said, according to the news outlet.

Flutter Entertainment declined to comment formally, but said it is not challenging the CNBC piece, while FanDuel did not immediately respond to' request for comment.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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