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Mike Raffensperger<\/strong>, FanDuel\u2019s president of sports, is reportedly preparing to exit the company. His departure comes amid a somewhat turbulent period<\/a> of FanDuel\u2019s parent company, Flutter Entertainment<\/strong>, although sources suggested that his decision is unrelated to that fact.<\/p>\n According to reports, Raffensperger announced his departure in an internal memo, effectively confirming his intention to end his eight-year tenure at FanDuel<\/strong>. During his time in the role, he played a key role in shaping the sports division.<\/p>\n Raffensperger has been a core pillar of FanDuel\u2019s business ever since the repeal of the PASPA in 2018 and the advent of legalized sports betting across the US. Prior to his appointment as president of the company\u2019s sports segment in 2024, he served as FanDuel\u2019s chief marketing officer and chief commercial officer. Raffensperger previously worked for Amazon, DIRECTV, and Magnet Media.<\/p>\n As mentioned, the president of sports\u2019 decision to leave FanDuel is said to be a purely personal one and has not been motivated by the company\u2019s recent hurdles.<\/p>\n For context, FanDuel\u2019s parent, Flutter Entertainment seems to be beset by a variety of difficulties. While FanDuel\u2019s CEO, Amy Howe, rejected the notion<\/a> that the divisive prediction markets sector represents a direct threat<\/a> to sports betting, a mix of setbacks has impacted Flutter\u2019s performance. As a result, the company has experienced a drastic drop in share price, with its stock\u2019s price standing at $113 apiece as of the time of this writing. This represents a dramatic decline from 2025, when Flutter\u2019s shares peaked at over $300.<\/p>\n In the meantime, FanDuel is unlikely to seek a replacement and will likely distribute Raffensperger\u2019s responsibilities across existing members of its sports division, sources familiar with the matter asserted.<\/p>\nFanDuel to Distribute Raffensperger\u2019s Responsibilities Among Its Team<\/h2>\n
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